The Champhai district of Mizoram had a population of 1,25,745 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,45,582 by 2026. It has an area of 3,185 sq km and population density of 39 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 984 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 95.91. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 98.17% and Mizo is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 48,529 urban and 77,216 rural, and rural population accounts for 61.41% of the total population. There are a total of 25,520 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Champhai |
Mizoram |
| Total population |
1,25,745 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,45,582 |
2026 |
| Area |
3,185 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
39 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
984 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
95.91% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,25,745 |
2011 |
| Male population |
63,388 |
2011 |
| Female population |
62,357 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
48,529 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
48,529 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
77,216 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1971 |
49,139 |
-- |
| 1981 |
63,732 |
29.70% |
| 1991 |
83,024 |
30.28% |
| 2001 |
1,08,392 |
29.84% |
| 2011 |
1,25,745 |
16.01% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
1,44,442 |
14.87% |
| 2026 |
1,45,582 |
15.78% |
| 2027 |
1,46,722 |
16.68% |
| 2028 |
1,47,976 |
17.68% |
| 2029 |
1,49,116 |
18.59% |
| 2030 |
1,50,256 |
19.49% |
| 2036 |
1,55,842 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Remarks |
| Overall |
984 |
females per 1000 males |
| Urban |
999 |
females per 1000 males |
| Rural |
974 |
females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
971 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
97.21% |
94.59% |
| Urban |
97.67% |
95.72% |
| Rural |
96.93% |
93.85% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion or caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
1,23,446 |
98.17% |
| Hindu |
1,075 |
0.85% |
| Muslim |
699 |
0.56% |
| Buddhist |
151 |
0.12% |
| Jain |
45 |
0.04% |
| Sikh |
9 |
0.01% |
| Others |
194 |
0.15% |
| Not stated |
126 |
0.10% |
| Scheduled Castes |
17 |
0.01% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,23,466 |
98.19% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
20,645 |
16.42% |
| Male children |
10,474 |
-- |
| Female children |
10,171 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
7,389 |
15.40% of urban |
| Rural children 0-6 |
13,256 |
17.22% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Type |
Population |
Sex ratio |
| Urban |
48,529 |
999 |
| Rural |
77,216 |
974 |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
3,185 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
39 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
25,520 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
60,342 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
34,129 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
26,213 |
2011 |
Towns, Villages and Administrative Divisions
| Unit |
Count |
Notes |
| Towns |
4 |
Urban centres in district |
| Villages |
90 |
Rural localities |
| Taluks / blocks |
4 |
Main administrative blocks |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Champhai district? 1,25,745 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 95.91% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 984 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 25,520 households.