The Lawngtlai district of Mizoram had a population of 1,17,894 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,36,492 by 2026. It has an area of 2,557 sq km and population density of 46 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 946 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 65.88. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 54.19% and Mizo is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 20,830 urban and 97,064 rural, and rural population accounts for 82.33% of the total population. There are a total of 22,984 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Lawngtlai |
Mizoram |
| Total population |
1,17,894 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,36,492 |
2026 |
| Area |
2,557 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
46 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
946 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
65.88% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,17,894 |
2011 |
| Male population |
60,599 |
2011 |
| Female population |
57,295 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
20,830 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
97,064 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1971 |
29,367 |
-- |
| 1981 |
44,278 |
50.77% |
| 1991 |
64,950 |
46.68% |
| 2001 |
87,590 |
34.59% |
| 2011 |
1,17,894 |
34.60% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2026 |
1,36,492 |
15.78% |
| 2027 |
1,37,561 |
16.68% |
| 2028 |
1,38,737 |
17.68% |
| 2029 |
1,39,806 |
18.59% |
| 2030 |
1,40,875 |
19.49% |
| 2036 |
1,46,112 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio Data
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
946 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
954 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
944 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
967 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rates
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
74.12% |
57.12% |
| Urban |
96.97% |
94.28% |
| Rural |
68.95% |
48.60% |
Religion and Languages
| Religion / group |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
63,892 |
54.19% |
| Buddhist |
51,549 |
43.72% |
| Hindu |
1,668 |
1.41% |
| Muslim |
522 |
0.44% |
| Jain |
122 |
0.10% |
| Sikh |
52 |
0.04% |
| Others |
2 |
0.00% |
| Not stated |
87 |
0.07% |
| Scheduled Castes |
146 |
0.12% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,12,354 |
95.30% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
22,483 |
19.07% |
| Male children |
11,433 |
-- |
| Female children |
11,050 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
3,122 |
14.86% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
19,361 |
19.72% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Sex ratio |
| Urban |
20,830 |
954 |
| Rural |
97,064 |
944 |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
2,557 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
46 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
22,984 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
45,566 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
28,517 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
17,049 |
2011 |
| Towns |
1 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
168 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Lawngtlai district? 1,17,894 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 65.88% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian and Buddhist both are strong.
- What is the sex ratio? 946 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 22,984 households.