Lawngtlai District, Mizoram
Lawngtlai District is an administrative district in the state of Mizoram, India. It is situated about 310 km from Aizawl, the state capital of Mizoram. The district headquarters is located at Lawngtlai. Mizo, Chakma, Bru (Reang) and Lai are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 2,557 km².
List of Subdivisions in Lawngtlai District
Lawngtlai District is divided into 4 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 188 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bungtlang South | 32 | 534.00 |
| 2 | Chawngte | 88 | 686.35 |
| 3 | Lawngtlai | 44 | 770.84 |
| 4 | Sangau | 24 | 565.91 |
Population of Lawngtlai District
As per the Census 2011, Lawngtlai District has a total population of 1,17,894 people, consisting of 60,599 males and 57,295 females. There are 22,984 households in the district with an average population density of 46 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,17,894 | 97,064 | 20,830 |
| Male Population | 60,599 | 49,940 | 10,659 |
| Female Population | 57,295 | 47,124 | 10,171 |
| Total Households | 22,984 | 19,074 | 3,910 |
| Population Density | 46 / km² | 38 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 62,861 literate people and 22,483 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 146 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,12,354 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) | 22,483 | 19,361 | 3,122 |
| Literate Population | 62,861 | 45,922 | 16,939 |
| Illiterate Population | 55,033 | 51,142 | 3,891 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 146 | 97 | 49 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,12,354 | 92,877 | 19,477 |
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.