Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Aizawl District

Aizawl Population

As per the 2011 Census, Aizawl District has a population of 4.00 Lac (4,00,309) with 1.99 Lac (1,99,270) males and 2.01 Lac (2,01,039) females.The sex ratio in Aizawl is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Aizawl District is 52.36 k (52,357) which is 13.08% of Aizawl District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Aizawl District is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Aizawl District is listed as part of MIZORAM State in INDIA.

4.00 Lac

Toatl Population

1.99 Lac

Male Population

2.01 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Aizawl Population Census 2011
  2. Aizawl Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Aizawl Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Aizawl District current estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,55,474), indicating a 13.78% increased from Aizawl's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.

Aizawl Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Aizawl District estimated population is projected to be 4.60 Lac (4,59,830), projecting a 14.87% increased from Aizawl's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.32 Lac.

Aizawl Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Aizawl District, with a total Christian population of 3.79 Lac (3,79,134), accounting for 94.71% of the Aizawl District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.86 Lac (1,85,871), and the Christian female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,93,263).

Aizawl Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Aizawl District, with a total Hindu population of 13.25 k (13,249), accounting for 3.31% of the Aizawl District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.22 k (8,218), and the Hindu female population is around 5.03 k (5,031).

Aizawl Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian3,79,13494.71%
Hindu13,2493.31%
Muslim5,2641.31%
Buddhist1,5700.39%
Other religions and persuasions5050.13%
Religion not stated4060.1%
Sikh1050.03%
Jain760.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Aizawl Urban Population

The Urban population of Aizawl District is 3.15 Lac (3,14,754), with 1.55 Lac (1,55,490) being males and 1.59 Lac (1,59,264) being females, making up 78.63% of the Aizawl total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Aizawl Rural Population

The Rural population of Aizawl District is 85.56 k (85,555), with 43.78 k (43,780) being males and 41.78 k (41,775) being females, making up 21.37% of the Aizawl total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Aizawl Literacy Rate

Aizawl District has a literacy rate of 97.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Aizawl District is 98.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Aizawl District is 97.67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Aizawl District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 98.27%, while in the rural regions of Aizawl District, it is around 96.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Aizawl

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 97.89 98.11 97.67
Urban Area 98.27 98.44 98.11
Rural Area 96.4 96.89 95.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Aizawl

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 98 98.27 97.75
Hindu 96.54 97.15 95.5
Muslim 94.29 93.31 97.46
Buddhist 94.16 95.92 92.76

Aizawl Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Aizawl District is 627 (627) with 388 (388) males and 239 (239) females, which is 0.16% of Aizawl District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 616 females for every 1000 males.

Aizawl Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Aizawl District is 3.74 Lac (3,73,542) with 1.83 Lac (1,82,517) males and 1.91 Lac (1,91,025) females, which is 93.31% of Aizawl District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1047 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Aizawl

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1009
Urban Area 1025
Rural Area 955

Sex Ratio by Religion in Aizawl

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 1040
Hindu 613
Muslim 349
Buddhist 1221

Aizawl Area & Households

The Total Area of Aizawl District is 3,576 Square KM, with a population density of 112 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Aizawl District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Aizawl District are 104.The Total Number of households in Aizawl District are 82.52 k(82,524).

Aizawl Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Aizawl District, there are about 1.75 Lac (1,74,636) workers, making up nearly 43.63% of the Aizawl District total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,04,643) are male workers, and about 69.99 k (69,993) are female workers.

Aizawl - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Aizawl district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 88,298, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 4,00,309 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 68.3% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 47.00%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961, 1971) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Aizawl District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 88,298 to 4,00,309.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 68.3%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 N.A - - N.A. N.A.
1911 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1921 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1931 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1941 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1951 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1961 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1971 88.30 k N.A N.A 45.19 k 43.11 k
1981 1.49 Lac 60.31 k 68.30166029 77.36 k 71.25 k
1991 2.36 Lac 87.27 k 58.7267087 1.23 Lac 1.13 Lac
2001 3.26 Lac 89.80 k 38.06909475 1.67 Lac 1.59 Lac
2011 4.00 Lac 74.63 k 22.91633403 1.99 Lac 2.01 Lac

Historical Population of Aizawl by Census Year 1901-2011

Aizawl - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.55 Lac (4,55,474) 13.78% ↑
2025 4.60 Lac (4,59,830) 14.87% 1.09 % ↑
2026 4.63 Lac (4,63,459) 15.78% 0.91 % ↑
2027 4.67 Lac (4,67,088) 16.68% 0.9 % ↑
2028 4.71 Lac (4,71,080) 17.68% 1 % ↑
2029 4.75 Lac (4,74,710) 18.59% 0.91 % ↑
2030 4.78 Lac (4,78,339) 19.49% 0.9 % ↑
2031 4.82 Lac (4,81,605) 20.31% 0.82 % ↑
2032 4.85 Lac (4,84,509) 21.03% 0.72 % ↑
2033 4.87 Lac (4,87,412) 21.76% 0.73 % ↑
2034 4.90 Lac (4,90,316) 22.48% 0.72 % ↑
2035 4.93 Lac (4,93,219) 23.21% 0.73 % ↑
2036 4.96 Lac (4,96,122) 23.93% 0.72 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Aizawl District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.96 Lac (4,96,122), with a male population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,624) and a female population of 2.52 Lac (2,51,576). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Aizawl District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.