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, the sub-district code of West Bunghmun Block (CD) is 01912. The total area of West Bunghmun Subdivision is 1,389 km². West Bunghmun has a sex ratio of approximately 911 females per 1,000 males.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bandiasora N/A Lunglei (30 km)
2Buarpui N/A Lunglei (35 km)
3Changpui N/A Lunglei (50 km)
4Darngawn N/A Thenzawl (38 km)
5Dengsur N/A Lunglei (69 km)
6Devasuri N/A Lunglei (45 km)
7Hmundo N/A Tlabung (50 km)
8Hnahkhai N/A West Bunghmun
9Kawlhawk N/A Lunglei (30 km)
10Kawnpui W N/A Lunglei (42 km)
11Kohzai N/A West Bunghmun
12Laisawral N/A Lunglei (145 km)
13Lokisuri N/A Lunglei (110 km)
14Lungchem N/A Lunmglei (40 km)
15Machuasora N/A West Bunghmun
16Malsuri N/A Lunglei (115 km)
17Mar S N/A Lunglei (43 km)
18Mauzam N/A Lunglei (35 km)
19New Belkhai N/A Lunglei (95 km)
20New Khawlek N/A Lunglei (42 km)
21New Sachan N/A Tlabung (42 km)
22Phainuam N/A Lunglei (55 km)
23Puankhai N/A Lunglei (120 km)
24S Belkhai N/A West Bunghmun
25S Dampui N/A Lunglei (43 km)
26S Khawlek N/A Lunglei (98 km)
27S Lungdai N/A Lunglei (35 km)
28Sachan N/A Tlabung (40 km)
29Saisen N/A Tlabung. (40 km)
30Salmar N/A Lunglei (47 km)
31Serte N/A Lunglei (40 km)
32Sertlangpui N/A Lunglei (50 km)
33Sesawm N/A Lunglei (142 km)
34Sumasumi N/A Lunglei (110 km)
35Terabonia N/A Lunglei (30 km)
36Thenhlum N/A Lunglei (46 km)
37Thingkhim N/A West Bunghmun
38Tleu N/A Lunglei (85 km)
39W Bunghmun N/A Thenzawl (42 km)
40W 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 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 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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 18,813 people. Includes nearly 9,840 males and 8,973 females. Rural population is about 18,813 people.
  • There are around 3,494 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,811 boys and 1,683 girls.
  • Literate population is about 11,838 people. Non-literate population is around 6,975 people.
  • There are nearly 3,823 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in West Bunghmun 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 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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in West Bunghmun Subdivision is approximately 24 people, including 12 males and 12 females. Around 24 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in West Bunghmun Subdivision is about 18,580 people, including 9,679 males and 8,901 females. Around 18,580 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 14 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 14 people per sq. km.