Lunglei

Lunglei 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 information the sub-district code of Lunglei Block (CD) is 01914. Total area of lunglei subdivision is 1,117 km² including 1,073.06 km² rural area and 44.00 km² urban area. Lunglei subdivision has a population of 77,482 peoples, out of which urban population is 57,011 while rural population is 20,471. Lunglei has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Lunglei subdivision has a population density of 69.36 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,902 houses in the sub-district, including 11,591 urban houses and 4,311 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.87% population of lunglei subdivision is literate, out of which 85.31% males and 84.40% females are literate.

List of Villages in Lunglei Subdivision

Lunglei Subdivision has a total of 48 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 Lunglei Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bualpui V N/A Thenzawl (30 km)
2Bualte N/A Lunglei (26 km)
3Bualte Bawk N/A Lunglei
4Buknuam N/A Lunglei (42 km)
5Chengpui N/A Lunglei (45 km)
6Chhipphir N/A Lunglei (65 km)
7Chithar N/A Lunglei (16 km)
8Dawn N/A Lunglei
9Haulawng N/A Lunglei (40 km)
10Herhse N/A Lunglei
11Hlumte N/A Zobawk (9 km)
12Hmuntlang N/A Lunglei (45 km)
13Kawmzawl N/A Lunglei
14Lungmawi N/A Hnahthial (35 km)
15Mamte N/A Lawngtlai (24 km)
16Matbawk N/A Lunglei
17Mausen N/A Lunglei (25 km)
18Mualthuam S N/A Lunglei (48 km)
19N Mualthuam N/A Lunglei (50 km)
20New Dawn N/A Lunglei (25 km)
21Pachang N/A Lunglei (30 km)
22Ralvawng N/A Lunglei (30 km)
23Ramlaitui N/A Serchhip (48 km)
24Runtung N/A Lunglei (20 km)
25S Kanghmun N/A Serchhip (38 km)
26S Lunglei N/A Lunglei
27S Mualcheng N/A Lunglei (40 km)
28S Phaileng N/A Lunglei (60 km)
29S Tawipui N/A Lunglei (50 km)
30S Zote N/A Thenzawl (15 km)
31Sairep N/A Lunglei (25 km)
32Saza I B N/A Lunglei
33Sekhum N/A Lunglei (54 km)
34Siallu Cattle Farm N/A Lunglei
35Tawipui N I N/A Lunglei (38 km)
36Tawipui N Ii N/A Lunglei (37 km)
37Thaizawl N/A Lunglei (25 km)
38Thangpui N/A Lunglei (8 km)
39Thangte N/A Lunglei
40Thehlep N/A Lunglei (20 km)
41Thingfal N/A Lawngtlai (12 km)
42Thlengang N/A Lawngtlai (35 km)
43Thualthu N/A Lunglei (32 km)
44Thuampui N/A Lunglei (18 km)
45Vaisam N/A Lunglei (25 km)
46Valcheng N/A Lunglei
47Vanhne N/A Lunglei (10 km)
48Zotuitlang N/A Lunglei (45 km)

Population of Lunglei Subdivision

The population profile of Lunglei 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 Lunglei's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 77,482 20,471 57,011
Male Population 39,990 10,516 29,474
Female Population 37,492 9,955 27,537
Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,918 3,120 6,798
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,079 1,565 3,514
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,839 1,555 3,284
Literate Population 65,759 16,414 49,345
Literate Male Population 34,115 8,558 25,557
Literate Female Population 31,644 7,856 23,788
Illiterate Population 11,723 4,057 7,666
Illiterate Male Population 5,875 1,958 3,917
Illiterate Female Population 5,848 2,099 3,749
Total Households 15,902 4,311 11,591

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lunglei Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 105 4 101
SC Male Population 84 4 80
SC Female Population 21 N/A 21
Total ST Population 71,354 19,957 51,397
ST Male Population 35,403 10,181 25,222
ST Female Population 35,951 9,776 26,175
Population Density 69 / km² 19 / km² 1,296 / km²