West Bunghmun
West Bunghmun 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 West Bunghmun Block (CD) is 01912. Total area of west bunghmun subdivision is 1,389 km². West Bunghmun subdivision has a population of 18,813 peoples. West Bunghmun subdivision has a population density of 13.54 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,823 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 62.92% population of west bunghmun subdivision is literate, out of which 68.74% males and 56.55% females are literate.
List of Villages in West Bunghmun Subdivision
West Bunghmun Subdivision has a total of 40 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 West Bunghmun Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandiasora | N/A | Lunglei (30 km) |
| 2 | Buarpui | N/A | Lunglei (35 km) |
| 3 | Changpui | N/A | Lunglei (50 km) |
| 4 | Darngawn | N/A | Thenzawl (38 km) |
| 5 | Dengsur | N/A | Lunglei (69 km) |
| 6 | Devasuri | N/A | Lunglei (45 km) |
| 7 | Hmundo | N/A | Tlabung (50 km) |
| 8 | Hnahkhai | N/A | West Bunghmun |
| 9 | Kawlhawk | N/A | Lunglei (30 km) |
| 10 | Kawnpui W | N/A | Lunglei (42 km) |
| 11 | Kohzai | N/A | West Bunghmun |
| 12 | Laisawral | N/A | Lunglei (145 km) |
| 13 | Lokisuri | N/A | Lunglei (110 km) |
| 14 | Lungchem | N/A | Lunmglei (40 km) |
| 15 | Machuasora | N/A | West Bunghmun |
| 16 | Malsuri | N/A | Lunglei (115 km) |
| 17 | Mar S | N/A | Lunglei (43 km) |
| 18 | Mauzam | N/A | Lunglei (35 km) |
| 19 | New Belkhai | N/A | Lunglei (95 km) |
| 20 | New Khawlek | N/A | Lunglei (42 km) |
| 21 | New Sachan | N/A | Tlabung (42 km) |
| 22 | Phainuam | N/A | Lunglei (55 km) |
| 23 | Puankhai | N/A | Lunglei (120 km) |
| 24 | S Belkhai | N/A | West Bunghmun |
| 25 | S Dampui | N/A | Lunglei (43 km) |
| 26 | S Khawlek | N/A | Lunglei (98 km) |
| 27 | S Lungdai | N/A | Lunglei (35 km) |
| 28 | Sachan | N/A | Tlabung (40 km) |
| 29 | Saisen | N/A | Tlabung. (40 km) |
| 30 | Salmar | N/A | Lunglei (47 km) |
| 31 | Serte | N/A | Lunglei (40 km) |
| 32 | Sertlangpui | N/A | Lunglei (50 km) |
| 33 | Sesawm | N/A | Lunglei (142 km) |
| 34 | Sumasumi | N/A | Lunglei (110 km) |
| 35 | Terabonia | N/A | Lunglei (30 km) |
| 36 | Thenhlum | N/A | Lunglei (46 km) |
| 37 | Thingkhim | N/A | West Bunghmun |
| 38 | Tleu | N/A | Lunglei (85 km) |
| 39 | W Bunghmun | N/A | Thenzawl (42 km) |
| 40 | W Bungtlang | N/A | Lunglei (39 km) |
Population of West Bunghmun Subdivision
The population profile of West Bunghmun 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 West Bunghmun's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,813 | 18,813 | N/A |
| Male Population | 9,840 | 9,840 | N/A |
| Female Population | 8,973 | 8,973 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,494 | 3,494 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,811 | 1,811 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,683 | 1,683 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 11,838 | 11,838 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 6,764 | 6,764 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,074 | 5,074 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 6,975 | 6,975 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,076 | 3,076 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,899 | 3,899 | N/A |
| Total Households | 3,823 | 3,823 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of West Bunghmun 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 | 24 | 24 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 18,580 | 18,580 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,679 | 9,679 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,901 | 8,901 | N/A |
| Population Density | 14 / km² | 14 / km² | N/A |