West Phaileng Subdivision - Mamit, Mizoram
West Phaileng is an administrative subdivision in the Mamit district of Mizoram, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. West Phaileng is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Manu, while the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 1,000 km², including 999.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 897 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in West Phaileng Subdivision
West Phaileng Subdivision has a total of 24 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bekabekya/Lianbuang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chhippui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Damparengpui Vc-I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Damparengpui Village Council-II | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Hnahva | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Hruaitluang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Hruiduk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kawnmawi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Khawhnai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Lallen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Marpara Mizo Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Marpara North | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | New West Phaileng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Parvatui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Phuldungsei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Phulpui West | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Pukzing | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Pukzing Vengthar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Saithah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Silsury East | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Silsury West | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Tuirum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | West Phaileng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Zopui | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of West Phaileng Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, West Phaileng Subdivision has a total population of 21,309 people, consisting of 11,232 males and 10,077 females. There are 4,303 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 21 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,309 | 21,309 | 0 |
| Male Population | 11,232 | 11,232 | 0 |
| Female Population | 10,077 | 10,077 | 0 |
| Total Households | 4,303 | 4,303 | 0 |
| Population Density | 21 / km² | 21 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 13,945 literate people and 3,867 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 20,746 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,867 | 3,867 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 13,945 | 13,945 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,364 | 7,364 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 20,746 | 20,746 | 0 |
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.