The Kolasib district of Mizoram had a population of 83,955 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,04,050 by 2036. It has an area of 1,382 sq km and population density of 61 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 957 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 93.50. The child sex ratio is 980 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 89.58% and Mizo is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 46,878 urban and 37,077 rural, and urban population accounts for 55.84% of the total population. There are a total of 17,270 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Kolasib |
Mizoram |
| Total population |
83,955 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
97,200 |
2026 |
| Area |
1,382 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
61 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
957 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
93.50% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
83,955 |
2011 |
| Male population |
42,918 |
2011 |
| Female population |
41,037 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
46,878 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
37,077 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
36,672 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1971 |
26,983 |
-- |
| 1981 |
38,425 |
42.43% |
| 1991 |
48,770 |
26.90% |
| 2001 |
65,960 |
35.25% |
| 2011 |
83,955 |
27.28% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
96,438 |
14.87% |
| 2026 |
97,200 |
15.78% |
| 2027 |
97,961 |
16.68% |
| 2028 |
98,798 |
17.68% |
| 2030 |
1,00,320 |
19.49% |
| 2036 |
1,04,050 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
957 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
968 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
942 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
980 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
94.57% |
92.38% |
| Urban |
96.87% |
95.86% |
| Rural |
91.58% |
87.72% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
75,210 |
89.58% |
| Muslim |
4,426 |
5.27% |
| Hindu |
4,000 |
4.76% |
| Buddhist |
108 |
0.13% |
| Other religions |
46 |
0.05% |
| Sikh |
16 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
2 |
0.00% |
| Not stated |
147 |
0.18% |
| Scheduled Castes |
84 |
0.10% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
73,609 |
87.68% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
13,482 |
16.06% |
| Male children |
6,810 |
-- |
| Female children |
6,672 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
6,801 |
14.37% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
6,681 |
18.02% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
46,878 |
55.84% |
| Rural |
37,077 |
44.16% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
1,382 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
61 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
17,270 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
36,672 |
2011 |
| Towns |
4 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
49 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Kolasib district? 83,955 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 93.50% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 957 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 17,270 households.