Chawngte

Chawngte is a Town and Subdivision in Lawngtlai District of Mizoram. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chawngte Block (CD) is 01916. The total area of Chawngte Subdivision is 686 km². Chawngte has a sex ratio of approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chawngte Subdivision

Chawngte Subdivision has a total of 84 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chawngte Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chawngte Subdivision

The population profile of Chawngte Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chawngte Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 45,307 people. Includes nearly 23,457 males and 21,850 females. Rural population is about 45,307 people.
• There are around 8,760 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,446 boys and 4,314 girls.
• Literate population is about 16,952 people. Non-literate population is around 28,355 people.
• There are nearly 8,829 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chawngte Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chawngte Subdivision is approximately 51 people, including 34 males and 17 females. Around 51 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chawngte Subdivision is about 44,480 people, including 22,807 males and 21,673 females. Around 44,480 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 66 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 66 people per sq. km.