Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai 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 Lawngtlai Block (CD) is 01917. The total area of Lawngtlai Subdivision is 771 km². Lawngtlai has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lawngtlai Subdivision
Lawngtlai Subdivision has a total of 38 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 Lawngtlai Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chawngte P | N/A | Lawngtlai (45 km) |
| 2 | Chawngtelui | N/A | L:awngtlai (37 km) |
| 3 | Chawntlangpui | N/A | Lawngtlai (28 km) |
| 4 | Darnamtlang | N/A | Lawngtlai (36 km) |
| 5 | Diltlang S | N/A | Lawngtlai (42 km) |
| 6 | Gobasora | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 7 | Hmawngbu | N/A | Lawngtlai (32 km) |
| 8 | Hmawngbuchhuah | N/A | Lawngtlai (39 km) |
| 9 | Hmunlai | N/A | Lawngtlai (47 km) |
| 10 | Hruitezawl | N/A | Lawngtlai (25 km) |
| 11 | Kakichhuah | N/A | Lawngtlai (42 km) |
| 12 | Kawlchaw W | N/A | Lawngtlai (35 km) |
| 13 | Kawrthindeng | N/A | Lawngtlai (32 km) |
| 14 | Lalmonaveng | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 15 | Lawnglang | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 16 | Lawngtlaikai | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 17 | Liapha | N/A | Lawngtlai (47 km) |
| 18 | Lunghauka | N/A | Lawngtlai (29 km) |
| 19 | Mampui | N/A | Lawngtlai (18 km) |
| 20 | Mualbu L | N/A | Lawngtlai (42 km) |
| 21 | Ngengpuikai | N/A | Lawngtlai (39 km) |
| 22 | Ngengpuitlang | N/A | Lawngtlai (38 km) |
| 23 | Paithar | N/A | Lawngtlai (18 km) |
| 24 | Rulkual | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 25 | S Chawnpui | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 26 | Sabualtlang | N/A | Lawngtlai (40 km) |
| 27 | Saikah | N/A | Lawngtlai (20 km) |
| 28 | Saizawh E | N/A | Lawngtlai (52 km) |
| 29 | Sakeilui I | N/A | Lawngtlai (40 km) |
| 30 | Sakeilui Ii | N/A | Lawngtlai (43 km) |
| 31 | Sihtlangpui | N/A | Lawngtlai (30 km) |
| 32 | Sumsilui | N/A | Lawngtlai (35 km) |
| 33 | Tuidangtlang | N/A | Lawngtlai (38 km) |
| 34 | Tuikhurlui | N/A | Lawngtlai (38 km) |
| 35 | Tuipui I B | N/A | Lawngtlai |
| 36 | Tuithumhnar | N/A | Lawngtlai (20 km) |
| 37 | Vanhne R | N/A | Lawngtlai (28 km) |
| 38 | Zochawchhuah | N/A | Lawngtlai (43 km) |
Population of Lawngtlai Subdivision
The population profile of Lawngtlai 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 Lawngtlai Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,722 | 17,892 | 20,830 |
| Male Population | 19,857 | 9,198 | 10,659 |
| Female Population | 18,865 | 8,694 | 10,171 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,751 | 3,629 | 3,122 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,423 | 1,839 | 1,584 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,328 | 1,790 | 1,538 |
| Literate Population | 26,996 | 10,057 | 16,939 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,485 | 5,685 | 8,800 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,511 | 4,372 | 8,139 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,726 | 7,835 | 3,891 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,372 | 3,513 | 1,859 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,354 | 4,322 | 2,032 |
| Total Households | 7,491 | 3,581 | 3,910 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Lawngtlai Subdivision is around 38,722 people. This includes 19,857 males and 18,865 females. Rural population is about 17,892 (9,198 males and 8,694 females), while urban population is nearly 20,830 (10,659 males and 10,171 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,751 of the population, with 3,423 boys and 3,328 girls. Rural areas have 3,629 children, and urban areas have about 3,122 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 26,996 literate people in Lawngtlai Subdivision, including 14,485 literate males and 12,511 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 10,057 individuals and urban literacy covers around 16,939 people.
- About 11,726 people in Lawngtlai Subdivision are not literate, including 5,372 males and 6,354 females. Rural areas include 7,835 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,891 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,491 households, with 3,581 in villages and 3,910 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lawngtlai 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 69 | 20 | 49 |
| SC Male Population | 50 | 13 | 37 |
| SC Female Population | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Total ST Population | 34,718 | 15,241 | 19,477 |
| ST Male Population | 17,399 | 7,711 | 9,688 |
| ST Female Population | 17,319 | 7,530 | 9,789 |
| Population Density | 50 / km² | 23 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lawngtlai Subdivision is approximately 69 people, including 50 males and 19 females. Around 20 people live in rural parts. Nearly 49 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lawngtlai Subdivision is about 34,718 people, including 17,399 males and 17,319 females. Around 15,241 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 19,477 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 50 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 23 people per sq. km.