Serchhip

Serchhip is a Town and Subdivision in Serchhip 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 Serchhip Block (CD) is 01910. Total area of serchhip subdivision is 799 km² including 739.60 km² rural area and 59.00 km² urban area. Serchhip subdivision has a population of 44,242 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,417 while rural population is 15,825. Serchhip has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females for every 1,000 males. Serchhip subdivision has a population density of 55.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,512 houses in the sub-district, including 5,525 urban houses and 2,987 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.40% population of serchhip subdivision is literate, out of which 84.51% males and 84.29% females are literate.

List of Villages in Serchhip Subdivision

Serchhip Subdivision has a total of 18 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 Serchhip Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bawngchawm N/A Serchhip
2Buangpui N/A Thenzawl (8 km)
3Chhingchhip N/A Serchhip (24 km)
4E Bungtlang N/A Sechhip (25 km)
5E Thinglian N/A Serchhip (55 km)
6Hmuntha N/A Serchhip (34 km)
7Hmunzawl N/A Serchhip (30 km)
8Hriangtlang N/A Serchhip (18 km)
9Keitum N/A Serchhip (15 km)
10Khawbel N/A Serchhip (42 km)
11Lungpho N/A Serchhip (44 km)
12Neihloh N/A Thenzawl (19 km)
13Ngentiang N/A Serchhip (48 km)
14Rullam N/A Serchhip (54 km)
15Sialhau N/A Serchhip (27 km)
16Thentlang N/A Serchhip (42 km)
17Vanchengpui N/A Saitual (42 km)
18Vanchengte N/A Serchhip (12 km)

Population of Serchhip Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 44,242 15,825 28,417
Male Population 22,383 7,989 14,394
Female Population 21,859 7,836 14,023
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,190 2,540 3,650
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,154 1,276 1,878
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,036 1,264 1,772
Literate Population 37,342 13,006 24,336
Literate Male Population 18,916 6,607 12,309
Literate Female Population 18,426 6,399 12,027
Illiterate Population 6,900 2,819 4,081
Illiterate Male Population 3,467 1,382 2,085
Illiterate Female Population 3,433 1,437 1,996
Total Households 8,512 2,987 5,525

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Serchhip 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 31 12 19
SC Male Population 19 7 12
SC Female Population 12 5 7
Total ST Population 42,452 15,577 26,875
ST Male Population 21,081 7,841 13,240
ST Female Population 21,371 7,736 13,635
Population Density 55 / km² 21 / km² 482 / km²