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, the sub-district code of Zawlnuam Block (CD) is 01896. The total area of Zawlnuam Subdivision is 1,089 km², which includes 1,064.76 km² of rural area and 24.00 km² of urban area. Zawlnuam has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.

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 Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population of Zawlnuam Subdivision is around 47,188 people. This includes 24,477 males and 22,711 females. Rural population is about 35,571 (18,454 males and 17,117 females), while urban population is nearly 11,617 (6,023 males and 5,594 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,634 of the population, with 4,363 boys and 4,271 girls. Rural areas have 6,843 children, and urban areas have about 1,791 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 31,848 literate people in Zawlnuam Subdivision, including 17,502 literate males and 14,346 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 22,541 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,307 people.
• About 15,340 people in Zawlnuam Subdivision are not literate, including 6,975 males and 8,365 females. Rural areas include 13,030 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,310 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 9,712 households, with 7,255 in villages and 2,457 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Zawlnuam 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. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Zawlnuam Subdivision is approximately 33 people, including 27 males and 6 females. Around 24 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Zawlnuam Subdivision is about 43,938 people, including 22,503 males and 21,435 females. Around 33,037 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 10,901 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 43 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 33 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 484 people per sq. km.