The Saiha district of Mizoram had a population of 56,574 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 70,115 by 2036. It has an area of 1,399 sq km and population density of 40 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 979 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 90.01. The child sex ratio is 932 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 97.18% and Mizo is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 25,110 urban and 31,464 rural, and rural population accounts for 55.62% of the total population. There are a total of 11,144 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Saiha |
Mizoram |
| Total population |
56,574 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
65,499 |
2026 |
| Area |
1,399 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
40 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
979 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
90.01% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
56,574 |
2011 |
| Male population |
28,594 |
2011 |
| Female population |
27,980 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
25,110 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
31,464 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
19,461 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1971 |
13,508 |
-- |
| 1981 |
22,140 |
63.93% |
| 1991 |
34,930 |
57.75% |
| 2001 |
56,574 |
34.80% |
| 2011 |
56,574 |
−7.34% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
64,986 |
14.87% |
| 2026 |
65,499 |
15.78% |
| 2027 |
66,012 |
16.68% |
| 2028 |
66,576 |
17.68% |
| 2030 |
67,602 |
19.49% |
| 2036 |
70,115 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
979 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
971 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
985 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
932 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
92.64% |
87.34% |
| Urban |
96.09% |
94.09% |
| Rural |
89.75% |
81.76% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
54,977 |
97.18% |
| Hindu |
933 |
1.65% |
| Muslim |
514 |
0.91% |
| Buddhist |
102 |
0.18% |
| Scheduled Castes |
83 |
0.15% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
54,642 |
96.59% |
| Sikh |
11 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
4 |
0.01% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0.00% |
| Not stated |
31 |
0.05% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
9,653 |
17.06% |
| Male children |
4,997 |
-- |
| Female children |
4,656 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
3,796 |
15.12% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
5,857 |
18.97% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
25,110 |
44.38% |
| Rural |
31,464 |
55.62% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
1,399 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
40 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
11,144 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
19,461 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
12,211 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
7,250 |
2011 |
| Towns |
1 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
61 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Saiha district? 56,574 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 90.01% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 979 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 11,144 households.