Hnahthial
Hnahthial is a Town and Subdivision in Lunglei 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 Hnahthial Block (CD) is 01915. The total area of Hnahthial Subdivision is 985 km², which includes 975.39 km² of rural area and 10.00 km² of urban area. Hnahthial has a sex ratio of approximately 1002 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hnahthial Subdivision
Hnahthial Subdivision has a total of 25 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 Hnahthial Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aithur | N/A | Hnahthial (33 km) |
| 2 | Bualpui H | N/A | Hnahthial (32 km) |
| 3 | Cherhlun | N/A | N.vanlaiphai (27 km) |
| 4 | Darzo | N/A | Hnahthial (37 km) |
| 5 | Denlung | N/A | Hnahthial (5 km) |
| 6 | E Rotlang | N/A | Hnahthial (16 km) |
| 7 | Khawhlum | N/A | Lunglei (35 km) |
| 8 | Khawhri | N/A | Hnahthial (30 km) |
| 9 | Khawnglung | N/A | Lunglei (45 km) |
| 10 | Kutkawk | N/A | Hnahthial (7 km) |
| 11 | Leite | N/A | Hnahthial (12 km) |
| 12 | Lungpuitlang | N/A | Hnahthial (62 km) |
| 13 | Maudarh | N/A | Hnahthial (23 km) |
| 14 | Muallianpui | N/A | Hnahthial (64 km) |
| 15 | New Ngharchhip | N/A | Hnahthial (30 km) |
| 16 | Old Ngharchhip | N/A | N. Vanlaiphai (38 km) |
| 17 | Pangzawl | N/A | Hnahthial (22 km) |
| 18 | Rawpui | N/A | Hnahthial (33 km) |
| 19 | S Chawngtui | N/A | N. Vanlaiphai (15 km) |
| 20 | S Lungleng | N/A | Hnahthial (34 km) |
| 21 | S Vanlaiphai | N/A | Hnahthial (42 km) |
| 22 | Tarpho | N/A | Hnahthial (28 km) |
| 23 | Thiltlang | N/A | Hnahthial (10 km) |
| 24 | Thingsai | N/A | N.vanlaiphai (43 km) |
| 25 | Tuipui | N/A | Hnahthial (15 km) |
Population of Hnahthial Subdivision
The population profile of Hnahthial 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 Hnahthial 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 | 26,113 | 18,926 | 7,187 |
| Male Population | 13,040 | 9,467 | 3,573 |
| Female Population | 13,073 | 9,459 | 3,614 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,901 | 2,954 | 947 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,944 | 1,479 | 465 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,957 | 1,475 | 482 |
| Literate Population | 21,470 | 15,402 | 6,068 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,785 | 7,741 | 3,044 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,685 | 7,661 | 3,024 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,643 | 3,524 | 1,119 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,255 | 1,726 | 529 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,388 | 1,798 | 590 |
| Total Households | 5,382 | 3,834 | 1,548 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hnahthial Subdivision is around 26,113 people. This includes 13,040 males and 13,073 females. Rural population is about 18,926 (9,467 males and 9,459 females), while urban population is nearly 7,187 (3,573 males and 3,614 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,901 of the population, with 1,944 boys and 1,957 girls. Rural areas have 2,954 children, and urban areas have about 947 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 21,470 literate people in Hnahthial Subdivision, including 10,785 literate males and 10,685 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 15,402 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,068 people.
- About 4,643 people in Hnahthial Subdivision are not literate, including 2,255 males and 2,388 females. Rural areas include 3,524 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,119 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 5,382 households, with 3,834 in villages and 1,548 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hnahthial 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 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| SC Male Population | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| SC Female Population | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total ST Population | 25,788 | 18,696 | 7,092 |
| ST Male Population | 12,823 | 9,319 | 3,504 |
| ST Female Population | 12,965 | 9,377 | 3,588 |
| Population Density | 27 / km² | 19 / km² | 719 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hnahthial Subdivision is approximately 10 people, including 7 males and 3 females. Around 5 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hnahthial Subdivision is about 25,788 people, including 12,823 males and 12,965 females. Around 18,696 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 7,092 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 27 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 19 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 719 people per sq. km.