Sangau Subdivision - Lawngtlai, Mizoram
Sangau is an administrative subdivision in the Lawngtlai district of Mizoram, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sangau is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhairabi, while the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 566 km², including 565.91 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sangau Subdivision
Sangau Subdivision has a total of 24 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 | Archhuang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bualpui Ng W-I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bualpui Ng West-II | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bualpui Ng-Ii | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Cheural | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lungtian II | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Lungtian-I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Lungzarhtum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Pangkhua | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Ramhlun - Village Council | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Rawlbuk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | S.Lungpher | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Sangau III | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sangau IV | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Sangau-I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Sangau-II | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Sentetfiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Siachangkawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Thaltlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Tialdawngilung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Vartek | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Vartekkai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Vawmbuk-I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Vawmbuk-Ii (Vaivakawn) | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Sangau Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sangau Subdivision has a total population of 16,739 people, consisting of 8,438 males and 8,301 females. There are 3,211 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 30 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,739 | 16,739 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,438 | 8,438 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,301 | 8,301 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,211 | 3,211 | 0 |
| Population Density | 30 / km² | 30 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 11,993 literate people and 3,270 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,574 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) | 3,270 | 3,270 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 11,993 | 11,993 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,746 | 4,746 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,574 | 16,574 | 0 |
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.