Reiek

Reiek is a Town and Subdivision in Mamit 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 Reiek Block (CD) is 01898. Total area of reiek subdivision is 937 km² including 920.42 km² rural area and 17.00 km² urban area. Reiek subdivision has a population of 17,867 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,282 while rural population is 14,585. Reiek has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Reiek subdivision has a population density of 19.06 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,716 houses in the sub-district, including 735 urban houses and 2,981 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.58% population of reiek subdivision is literate, out of which 81.26% males and 79.88% females are literate.

List of Villages in Reiek Subdivision

Reiek Subdivision has a total of 24 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 Reiek Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ailawng N/A Aizawl (27 km)
2Bawlte N/A Lengpui (45 km)
3Bawngthah N/A Lengpui (40 km)
4Chungtlang N/A Lengpui (40 km)
5Dapchhuah N/A Lengpui (20 km)
6Darlung N/A Lengpui (35 km)
7Dilzawl N/A Lengpui (25 km)
8Hmunpui N/A Lengpui (17 km)
9Hreichuk N/A Lengpui (50 km)
10Khawrihnim N/A Aizawl (35 km)
11Lengte N/A Lengpui (7 km)
12Lungphun N/A Lengpui (45 km)
13N Kanghmun N/A Aizawl (45 km)
14Nghalchawm N/A Mamit (55 km)
15Rallen N/A Reiek
16Rawpuichhip N/A Lengpui (25 km)
17Reiek N/A Aizawl (30 km)
18Rulpuihlim N/A Lengpui (45 km)
19S Sabual N/A Lengpui (38 km)
20Saitlaw N/A Mamit (40 km)
21Tuahzawl N/A Lengpui (35 km)
22Vaak N/A Reiek
23W Lungdar N/A Aizawl (35 km)
24W Serzawl N/A Lengpui (15 km)

Population of Reiek Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 17,867 14,585 3,282
Male Population 9,119 7,449 1,670
Female Population 8,748 7,136 1,612
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,994 2,482 512
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,506 1,247 259
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,488 1,235 253
Literate Population 14,398 11,688 2,710
Literate Male Population 7,410 6,022 1,388
Literate Female Population 6,988 5,666 1,322
Illiterate Population 3,469 2,897 572
Illiterate Male Population 1,709 1,427 282
Illiterate Female Population 1,760 1,470 290
Total Households 3,716 2,981 735

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Reiek 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 4 N/A 4
SC Male Population 4 N/A 4
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 17,396 14,313 3,083
ST Male Population 8,804 7,279 1,525
ST Female Population 8,592 7,034 1,558
Population Density 19 / km² 16 / km² 193 / km²