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, the sub-district code of Serchhip Block (CD) is 01910. The total area of Serchhip Subdivision is 799 km², which includes 739.60 km² of rural area and 59.00 km² of urban area. Serchhip has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bawngchawm | N/A | Serchhip |
| 2 | Buangpui | N/A | Thenzawl (8 km) |
| 3 | Chhingchhip | N/A | Serchhip (24 km) |
| 4 | E Bungtlang | N/A | Sechhip (25 km) |
| 5 | E Thinglian | N/A | Serchhip (55 km) |
| 6 | Hmuntha | N/A | Serchhip (34 km) |
| 7 | Hmunzawl | N/A | Serchhip (30 km) |
| 8 | Hriangtlang | N/A | Serchhip (18 km) |
| 9 | Keitum | N/A | Serchhip (15 km) |
| 10 | Khawbel | N/A | Serchhip (42 km) |
| 11 | Lungpho | N/A | Serchhip (44 km) |
| 12 | Neihloh | N/A | Thenzawl (19 km) |
| 13 | Ngentiang | N/A | Serchhip (48 km) |
| 14 | Rullam | N/A | Serchhip (54 km) |
| 15 | Sialhau | N/A | Serchhip (27 km) |
| 16 | Thentlang | N/A | Serchhip (42 km) |
| 17 | Vanchengpui | N/A | Saitual (42 km) |
| 18 | Vanchengte | 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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Serchhip Subdivision is around 44,242 people. This includes 22,383 males and 21,859 females. Rural population is about 15,825 (7,989 males and 7,836 females), while urban population is nearly 28,417 (14,394 males and 14,023 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,190 of the population, with 3,154 boys and 3,036 girls. Rural areas have 2,540 children, and urban areas have about 3,650 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 37,342 literate people in Serchhip Subdivision, including 18,916 literate males and 18,426 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 13,006 individuals and urban literacy covers around 24,336 people.
- About 6,900 people in Serchhip Subdivision are not literate, including 3,467 males and 3,433 females. Rural areas include 2,819 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,081 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,512 households, with 2,987 in villages and 5,525 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Serchhip 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.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Serchhip Subdivision is approximately 31 people, including 19 males and 12 females. Around 12 people live in rural parts. Nearly 19 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Serchhip Subdivision is about 42,452 people, including 21,081 males and 21,371 females. Around 15,577 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 26,875 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 55 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 21 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 482 people per sq. km.