Zawlnuam Subdivision - Mamit, Mizoram
Zawlnuam 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. Zawlnuam is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhairabi, while the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 1,089 km², including 1,064.76 km² rural area and 24.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Zawlnuam Subdivision
Zawlnuam Subdivision has a total of 35 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 | Borai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bungthuam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chilui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chuhvel | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Damdiai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Dampui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Hriphaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | K. Sarali | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kananthar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kanhmun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kawrthah | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Kawrthah North | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kawrthah South | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Khanthuam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kolalian | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Luangpawl | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Luimawi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Mamit Bazar Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Mamit Chhim Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Mamit Hmar Veng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Mamit Venghlun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | New Mamit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | North Sabual | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Phaizau | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Rengdil | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Saikhawthlir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Sihthiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Suarhliap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Thinghlun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Tlangkhang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Vawngawnzo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Zamuang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Zawlnuam Thuampui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Zawlnuam Vengpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Zawlpui | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Zawlnuam Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Zawlnuam Subdivision has a total population of 47,188 people, consisting of 24,477 males and 22,711 females. There are 9,712 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 43 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,188 | 35,571 | 11,617 |
| Male Population | 24,477 | 18,454 | 6,023 |
| Female Population | 22,711 | 17,117 | 5,594 |
| Total Households | 9,712 | 7,255 | 2,457 |
| Population Density | 43 / km² | 33 / km² | 484 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 31,848 literate people and 8,634 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 33 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 43,938 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) | 8,634 | 6,843 | 1,791 |
| Literate Population | 31,848 | 22,541 | 9,307 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,340 | 13,030 | 2,310 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 33 | 24 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 43,938 | 33,037 | 10,901 |
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.