Lunglei District, Mizoram
Lunglei District is an administrative district in the state of Mizoram, India. It is situated about 235 km from Aizawl, the state capital of Mizoram. The district headquarters is located at Lunglei. Mizo is the main language spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 4,536 km², including 4,470.00 km² of rural area and 66.00 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Lunglei District
Lunglei District is divided into 4 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 131 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bunghmun | 21 | 1,389.26 |
| 2 | Lunglei | 57 | 1,117.06 |
| 3 | Lungsen | 24 | 1,046.29 |
| 4 | Tlabung | 29 | — |
Population of Lunglei District
As per the Census 2011, Lunglei District has a total population of 1,61,428 people, consisting of 82,891 males and 78,537 females. There are 33,058 households in the district with an average population density of 36 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,61,428 | 92,676 | 68,752 |
| Male Population | 82,891 | 47,577 | 35,314 |
| Female Population | 78,537 | 45,099 | 33,438 |
| Total Households | 33,058 | 18,943 | 14,115 |
| Population Density | 36 / km² | 21 / km² | 1,042 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,21,122 literate people and 25,117 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 178 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,53,533 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) | 25,117 | 16,705 | 8,412 |
| Literate Population | 1,21,122 | 62,114 | 59,008 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,306 | 30,562 | 9,744 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 178 | 65 | 113 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,53,533 | 91,310 | 62,223 |
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.