Zawlnuam

Zawlnuam 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 Zawlnuam Block (CD) is 01896. Total area of zawlnuam subdivision is 1,089 km² including 1,064.76 km² rural area and 24.00 km² urban area. Zawlnuam subdivision has a population of 47,188 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,617 while rural population is 35,571. Zawlnuam has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Zawlnuam subdivision has a population density of 43.34 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,712 houses in the sub-district, including 2,457 urban houses and 7,255 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.49% population of zawlnuam subdivision is literate, out of which 71.50% males and 63.17% females are literate.

List of Villages in Zawlnuam Subdivision

Zawlnuam Subdivision has a total of 66 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 Zawlnuam Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Zawlnuam Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Zawlnuam 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.