The Lunglei district of Mizoram had a population of 1,61,428 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,86,894 by 2026. It has an area of 4,536 sq km and population density of 36 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 947 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 88.86. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 78.75% and Mizo is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 68,752 urban and 92,676 rural, and rural population accounts for 57.41% of the total population. There are a total of 33,058 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Lunglei |
Mizoram |
| Total population |
1,61,428 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,86,894 |
2026 |
| Area |
4,536 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
36 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
947 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
88.86% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,61,428 |
2011 |
| Male population |
82,891 |
2011 |
| Female population |
78,537 |
2011 |
| Estimated population |
1,85,430 |
2025 |
| Estimated population |
1,86,894 |
2026 |
| Estimated population |
2,00,066 |
2036 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1971 |
60,403 |
-- |
| 1981 |
86,511 |
43.22% |
| 1991 |
1,11,407 |
28.79% |
| 2001 |
1,37,223 |
23.16% |
| 2011 |
1,61,428 |
17.64% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Metric |
Male |
Female |
| Sex ratio |
-- |
947 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy rate |
92.04% |
85.49% |
| Urban literacy rate |
98.19% |
97.37% |
| Rural literacy rate |
87.17% |
76.03% |
| Child sex ratio |
-- |
963 girls per 1000 boys |
Religion and Caste
| Religion or caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
1,27,124 |
78.75% |
| Buddhist |
27,543 |
17.06% |
| Hindu |
5,231 |
3.24% |
| Muslim |
1,290 |
0.80% |
| Jain |
93 |
0.06% |
| Sikh |
74 |
0.05% |
| Other religions |
5 |
0.00% |
| Not stated |
68 |
0.04% |
| Scheduled Castes |
178 |
0.11% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,53,533 |
95.11% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Total children age 0-6 |
25,117 |
15.56% |
| Male children |
12,798 |
-- |
| Female children |
12,319 |
-- |
| Child sex ratio |
963 |
per 1000 boys |
Urban and Rural Data
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban population |
68,752 |
42.59% |
| Rural population |
92,676 |
57.41% |
| Urban sex ratio |
947 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural sex ratio |
948 |
per 1000 males |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
4,536 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
36 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
33,058 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
78,292 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
46,230 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
32,062 |
2011 |
Taluks, Towns and Villages
| Category |
Count |
List |
| Blocks / taluks |
4 |
Lunglei, Lungsen, Hnahthial, West Bunghmun |
| Towns |
3 |
Lunglei Notified Town and 2 more |
| Villages |
195 |
Village count in district |
| Town population |
57,011 |
Lunglei Notified Town |
Sub-District Data
| Item |
Value |
Detail |
| Sub-district name |
Lunglei |
Tehsil / Block |
| Sub-district code |
01914 |
Census code |
| Total population |
77,482 |
Block level |
| Total households |
15,902 |
Block level |
| Rural population |
20,471 |
Block level |
| Urban population |
57,011 |
Block level |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Lunglei district? 1,61,428 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 88.86% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 947 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 33,058 households.