Lunglei Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Lunglei district in Mizoram.
Administrative Details of Lunglei
Lunglei comprises 195 villages, of which 161 are inhabited and 34 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 33,058, spread across 4,536 square kilometers.
| Villages | 195(161 inhabited • 34 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 33,058 |
| Total Area | 4,536 km² |
Lunglei Urban & Rural Population
Lunglei had 68,752 people in urban areas (42.6%) and 92,676 people in rural areas (57.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 92,676 | 57.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 68,752 | 42.6% |
| Total | 1,61,428 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Lunglei
The total population comprises 82,891 males (51.3%) and 78,537 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 947 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 47,577 | 35,314 | 82,891 |
| 👩 Female | 45,099 | 33,438 | 78,537 |
Literacy Rate in Lunglei
The literacy rate is 75.03%. Male literacy stands at 77.83% while female literacy is 72.08%, indicating a gender gap of 5.75 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,21,122.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 34,067 | 30,448 | 64,515 |
| Literate (Female) | 28,047 | 28,560 | 56,607 |
| Total Literate | 62,114 | 59,008 | 1,21,122 |
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About Lunglei Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Lunglei in Mizoram has a total population of 1,61,428 with a literacy rate of 75.03% and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Lunglei district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.