The Mamit district of Mizoram had a population of 86,364 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,07,035 by 2036. It has an area of 3,025 sq km and population density of 29 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 927 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 84.93. The child sex ratio is 979 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 80.01% and Mizo is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 14,899 urban and 71,465 rural, and rural population accounts for 82.75% of the total population. There are a total of 17,731 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Mamit |
Mizoram |
| Total population |
86,364 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,07,035 |
2036 |
| Area |
3,025 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
29 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
927 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
84.93% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
86,364 |
2011 |
| Male population |
44,828 |
2011 |
| Female population |
41,536 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
14,899 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
71,465 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
39,339 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1971 |
30,311 |
-- |
| 1981 |
52,260 |
72.40% |
| 1991 |
64,570 |
23.57% |
| 2001 |
62,785 |
−2.77% |
| 2011 |
86,364 |
37.55% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
99,206 |
14.87% |
| 2026 |
99,989 |
15.78% |
| 2027 |
1,00,772 |
16.68% |
| 2028 |
1,01,633 |
17.68% |
| 2030 |
1,03,199 |
19.49% |
| 2036 |
1,07,035 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
927 |
females per 1000 males |
| Urban |
937 |
females per 1000 males |
| Rural |
925 |
females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
979 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
89.13% |
80.35% |
| Urban |
95.86% |
94.92% |
| Rural |
87.69% |
77.16% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion/caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
69,104 |
80.01% |
| Buddhist |
12,328 |
14.27% |
| Hindu |
2,989 |
3.46% |
| Muslim |
1,782 |
2.06% |
| Jain |
25 |
0.03% |
| Other religions |
19 |
0.02% |
| Sikh |
13 |
0.02% |
| Not stated |
104 |
0.12% |
| Scheduled Castes |
51 |
0.06% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
82,080 |
95.04% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
15,495 |
17.94% |
| Male children |
7,828 |
-- |
| Female children |
7,667 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
2,303 |
15.31% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
13,192 |
17.91% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Sex ratio |
| Urban |
14,899 |
937 |
| Rural |
71,465 |
925 |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
3,025 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
29 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
17,731 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
39,339 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
24,016 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
15,323 |
2011 |
| Towns |
3 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
123 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mamit district? 86,364 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 84.93% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 927 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 17,731 households.