Sangau

Sangau 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 Sangau Block (CD) is 01919. The total area of Sangau Subdivision is 566 km². Sangau has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sangau Subdivision

Sangau Subdivision has a total of 19 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 Sangau Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Archhuang N/A Saiha (29 km)
2Bualpui Ng E N/A Lawngtlai
3Bualpui Ng W N/A Saiha (45 km)
4Cheural N/A Saiha (63 km)
5Fungkah N/A Saiha (45 km)
6Lungpher N/A Saiha (35 km)
7Lungtian N/A Saiha (70 km)
8Lungzarhtum N/A Saiha (15 km)
9Pangkhua N/A Saiha (7 km)
10Rawlbuk N/A Saha (70 km)
11Sangau E N/A Saiha (41 km)
12Sangau W N/A Saiha (40 km)
13Sentetfiang N/A Saiha (4 km)
14Siachangkawn N/A Saiha (26 km)
15Thaltlang N/A Saiha (11 km)
16Tialdawngi Lung N/A Saiha (28 km)
17Vartek N/A Saiha (70 km)
18Vartekkai N/A Saiha (40 km)
19Vawmbuk N/A Saiha (23 km)

Population of Sangau Subdivision

The population profile of Sangau 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 Sangau 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 16,739 16,739 N/A
Male Population 8,438 8,438 N/A
Female Population 8,301 8,301 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,270 3,270 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,685 1,685 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,585 1,585 N/A
Literate Population 11,993 11,993 N/A
Literate Male Population 6,198 6,198 N/A
Literate Female Population 5,795 5,795 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,746 4,746 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,240 2,240 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,506 2,506 N/A
Total Households 3,211 3,211 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 16,739 people. Includes nearly 8,438 males and 8,301 females. Rural population is about 16,739 people.
  • There are around 3,270 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,685 boys and 1,585 girls.
  • Literate population is about 11,993 people. Non-literate population is around 4,746 people.
  • There are nearly 3,211 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sangau 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 N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 16,574 16,574 N/A
ST Male Population 8,340 8,340 N/A
ST Female Population 8,234 8,234 N/A
Population Density 30 / km² 30 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sangau Subdivision is about 16,574 people, including 8,340 males and 8,234 females. Around 16,574 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 30 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 30 people per sq. km.