Bilkhawthlir Subdivision - Kolasib, Mizoram
Bilkhawthlir is an administrative subdivision in the Kolasib district of Mizoram, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bilkhawthlir is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Jamira, while the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 553 km², including 470.80 km² rural area and 82.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bilkhawthlir Subdivision
Bilkhawthlir Subdivision has a total of 39 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bairabi North | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Barabi South | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bilkhawthlir North | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bilkhawthlir South | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Buhchangphai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Bukvannei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kolasib College Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kolasib Diakkawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kolasib Electric Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kolasib Gosen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kolasib Hmar Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Kolasib Khuangpuilam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kolasib New Diakkawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kolasib Project Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kolasib Rengtekawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kolasib Saidan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Kolasib Tuitha Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kolasib Tumpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Kolasib Venglai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Kolasib Venglai East | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Kolasib Vengthar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Meidum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | N.Chawnpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | N.Chhimluang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | New Builum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | North Thinglian | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Pangbalkawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Phainuam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Phaisen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | S.Chhimluang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Saihapui K | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Saihapui V | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Saiphai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Saipum-I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Saipum-II | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Vairengte - I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Vairengte-II | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Vairengte-III | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Vairengte-IV | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Bilkhawthlir Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bilkhawthlir Subdivision has a total population of 58,487 people, consisting of 29,888 males and 28,599 females. There are 11,695 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 106 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,487 | 19,341 | 39,146 |
| Male Population | 29,888 | 9,959 | 19,929 |
| Female Population | 28,599 | 9,382 | 19,217 |
| Total Households | 11,695 | 3,759 | 7,936 |
| Population Density | 106 / km² | 41 / km² | 477 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 45,145 literate people and 9,484 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 64 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 49,512 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,484 | 3,861 | 5,623 |
| Literate Population | 45,145 | 12,900 | 32,245 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,342 | 6,441 | 6,901 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 64 | 3 | 61 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 49,512 | 15,611 | 33,901 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.