Mamit District, Mizoram
Mamit District is an administrative district in the state of Mizoram, India. It is situated about 110 km from Aizawl, the state capital of Mizoram. The district headquarters is located at Mamit. Mizo, Chakma and Bru (Reang) are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,025 km², including 2,984.00 km² of rural area and 41.00 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Mamit District
Mamit District is divided into 4 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 102 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawrtethawveng | 22 | — |
| 2 | Reiek | 21 | 937.42 |
| 3 | West Phaileng | 24 | 999.57 |
| 4 | Zawlnuam | 35 | 1,088.76 |
Population of Mamit District
As per the Census 2011, Mamit District has a total population of 86,364 people, consisting of 44,828 males and 41,536 females. There are 17,731 households in the district with an average population density of 29 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,364 | 71,465 | 14,899 |
| Male Population | 44,828 | 37,135 | 7,693 |
| Female Population | 41,536 | 34,330 | 7,206 |
| Total Households | 17,731 | 14,539 | 3,192 |
| Population Density | 29 / km² | 24 / km² | 363 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 60,191 literate people and 15,495 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 51 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 82,080 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,495 | 13,192 | 2,303 |
| Literate Population | 60,191 | 48,174 | 12,017 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,173 | 23,291 | 2,882 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 51 | 38 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 82,080 | 68,096 | 13,984 |
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.