The Aizawl district of Mizoram had a population of 4,00,309 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 5,08,300 by 2026. It has an area of 3,576 sq km and population density of 112 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1009 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 97.89. The child sex ratio is 979 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 94.71% and Mizo is the main language spoken by a large share of the people. The district population is 78.63% urban and 21.37% rural, and Christian accounts for 94.71% of the total population. There are a total of 82,524 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Total Population |
4,00,309 |
2011 |
| Projected Population |
5,08,300 |
2026 |
| Area |
3,576 sq km |
2011 |
| Population Density |
112 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex Ratio |
1009 |
2011 |
| Literacy Rate |
97.89% |
2011 |
| Households |
82,524 |
2011 |
Population Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1971 |
88,298 |
N.A |
| 1981 |
1,49,145 |
68.30% |
| 1991 |
2,36,418 |
58.73% |
| 2001 |
3,25,676 |
38.07% |
| 2011 |
4,00,309 |
22.92% |
| 2026 |
5,08,300 |
Projected |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth Since 2011 |
| 2026 | 4,63,459 | 15.78% |
| 2027 | 4,67,088 | 16.68% |
| 2028 | 4,71,080 | 17.68% |
| 2029 | 4,74,710 | 18.59% |
| 2030 | 4,78,339 | 19.49% |
| 2031 | 4,81,605 | 20.31% |
| 2032 | 4,84,509 | 21.03% |
| 2033 | 4,87,412 | 21.76% |
| 2034 | 4,90,316 | 22.48% |
| 2035 | 4,93,219 | 23.21% |
| 2036 | 4,96,122 | 23.93% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Detail |
Male |
Female |
| Sex Ratio | 1009 |
| Urban Sex Ratio | 1024 |
| Rural Sex Ratio | 954 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.11% | 97.67% |
| Urban Literacy Rate | 98.44% | 98.11% |
| Rural Literacy Rate | 96.89% | 95.90% |
| Child Sex Ratio | 979 |
Religion and Caste
| Group |
Population |
Share |
| Christian | 3,79,134 | 94.71% |
| Hindu | 13,249 | 3.31% |
| Muslim | 5,264 | 1.31% |
| Buddhist | 1,570 | 0.39% |
| Other religions | 505 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 406 | 0.10% |
| Sikh | 105 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 76 | 0.02% |
| Scheduled Caste | 627 | 0.16% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3,73,542 | 93.31% |
Urban and Rural Data
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 3,14,754 | 78.63% |
| Rural | 85,555 | 21.37% |
Child Population
| Detail |
Number |
Share |
| Total child population | 52,357 | 13.08% |
| Male child population | 26,450 | - |
| Female child population | 25,907 | - |
| Urban child population | 39,179 | 12.45% |
| Rural child population | 13,178 | 15.40% |
Area and Households
| Detail |
Value |
Type |
| Total Area | 3,576 sq km | District |
| Population Density | 112 per sq km | District |
| Total Households | 82,524 | District |
| Houseless Families | 7 | 2011 |
| Houseless Population | 30 | 2011 |
Workforce and Towns
| Detail |
Count |
Share |
| Total workers | 1,74,636 | 43.63% |
| Male workers | 1,04,643 | - |
| Female workers | 69,993 | - |
| Towns | 4 | - |
| Villages | 104 | - |
City and Town List
| Place |
Status |
Population |
| Aizawl | Notified Town | 2,93,416 |
District Facts
- Total population is high
- Most people live in urban areas
- Literacy is very strong
- Christian community is dominant
- Workforce share is moderate
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Aizawl district? 4,00,309 in 2011
- What is the literacy rate here? 97.89%
- What is the main religion? Christian
- What is the population density? 112 per sq km
- How many households are there? 82,524