Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Champhai District

Champhai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Champhai District has a population of 1.26 Lac (1,25,745) with 63.39 k (63,388) males and 62.36 k (62,357) females.The sex ratio in Champhai is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Champhai District is 20.65 k (20,645) which is 16.42% of Champhai District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Champhai District is 972 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.26 Lac

Toatl Population

63.39 k

Male Population

62.36 k

Female Population

Champhai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Champhai District current estimated population is projected to be 1.43 Lac (1,43,074), indicating a 13.78% increased from Champhai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.91 k, and the estimated female population is 71.28 k.

Champhai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Champhai District estimated population is projected to be 1.44 Lac (1,44,442), projecting a 14.87% increased from Champhai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.48 k, and the estimated female population is 71.97 k.

Champhai Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Champhai District, with a total Christian population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,446), accounting for 98.17% of the Champhai District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 61.97 k (61,968), and the Christian female population is around 61.48 k (61,478).

Champhai Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Champhai District, with a total Hindu population of 1.08 k (1,075), accounting for 0.85% of the Champhai District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 742 (742), and the Hindu female population is around 333 (333).

Champhai Religion Wise Population

Religion	Count	Percentage
Christian	1,23,446	98.17%
Hindu	1,075	0.85%
Muslim	699	0.56%
Other religions and persuasions	194	0.15%
Buddhist	151	0.12%
Religion not stated	126	0.1%
Jain	45	0.04%
Sikh	9	0.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Champhai Urban Population

The Urban population of Champhai District is 48.53 k (48,529), with 24.28 k (24,278) being males and 24.25 k (24,251) being females, making up 38.59% of the Champhai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Champhai Rural Population

The Rural population of Champhai District is 77.22 k (77,216), with 39.11 k (39,110) being males and 38.11 k (38,106) being females, making up 61.41% of the Champhai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Champhai Literacy Rate

Champhai District has a literacy rate of 95.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Champhai District is 97.21 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Champhai District is 94.59 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Champhai District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.69%, while in the rural regions of Champhai District, it is around 95.41%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Champhai

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	95.91	97.21	94.59
Urban Area	96.69	97.67	95.72
Rural Area	95.41	96.93	93.85

Literacy Rate by Religion in Champhai

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	95.91	97.23	94.59
Hindu	95.24	96.35	92.31
Muslim	95.88	96.33	95.2
Other religions and persuasions	96.34	97.53	95.18

Champhai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Champhai District is 17 (17) with 16 (16) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0.01% of Champhai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 63 females for every 1000 males.

Champhai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Champhai District is 1.23 Lac (1,23,466) with 61.95 k (61,954) males and 61.51 k (61,512) females, which is 98.19% of Champhai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Champhai

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	984
Urban Area	999
Rural Area	975

Sex Ratio by Religion in Champhai

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	993
Hindu	449
Muslim	661
Other religions and persuasions	1000

Champhai Area & Households

The Total Area of Champhai District is 3,185 Square KM, with a population density of 39 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Champhai District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Champhai District are 90.The Total Number of households in Champhai District are 25.52 k(25,520).

Champhai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Champhai District, there are about 60.34 k (60,342) workers, making up nearly 47.99% of the Champhai District total population. Out of these, around 34.13 k (34,129) are male workers, and about 26.21 k (26,213) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Champhai district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 49,139, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,25,745 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.28% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 26.61%.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.

Champhai District population growth key Takeaways

Transitioned from a population of 49,139 to 1,25,745.
The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.28%.
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	49.14 k	N.A	N.A	23.93 k	25.21 k
1981	63.73 k	14.59 k	29.69128391	31.81 k	31.92 k
1991	83.02 k	19.29 k	30.275071	42.13 k	40.89 k
2001	1.08 Lac	24.77 k	29.83510593	55.45 k	52.35 k
2011	1.26 Lac	17.95 k	16.65414266	63.39 k	62.36 k

Historical Population of Champhai by Census Year 1901-2011

Champhai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year	Estimated Population	Total Growth Since 2011	Annual Growth
2024	1.43 Lac (1,43,074)	13.78%	↑
2025	1.44 Lac (1,44,442)	14.87%	1.09 % ↑
2026	1.46 Lac (1,45,582)	15.78%	0.91 % ↑
2027	1.47 Lac (1,46,722)	16.68%	0.9 % ↑
2028	1.48 Lac (1,47,976)	17.68%	1 % ↑
2029	1.49 Lac (1,49,116)	18.59%	0.91 % ↑
2030	1.50 Lac (1,50,256)	19.49%	0.9 % ↑
2031	1.51 Lac (1,51,282)	20.31%	0.82 % ↑
2032	1.52 Lac (1,52,194)	21.03%	0.72 % ↑
2033	1.53 Lac (1,53,106)	21.76%	0.73 % ↑
2034	1.54 Lac (1,54,018)	22.48%	0.72 % ↑
2035	1.55 Lac (1,54,930)	23.21%	0.73 % ↑
2036	1.56 Lac (1,55,842)	23.93%	0.72 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Champhai District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.56 Lac (1,55,842), with a male population of 77.82 k (77,816) and a female population of 78.03 k (78,033). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Champhai District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.