Khawzawl Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khawzawl Tehsil has a population of 35.93 k (35,931) with 18.19 k (18,192) males and 17.74 k (17,739) females.The sex ratio in Khawzawl is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khawzawl Tehsil is 5.83 k (5,831) which is 16.23% of Khawzawl Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khawzawl Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khawzawl Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Champhai District in the state of MIZORAM in India.

35.93 k

Toatl Population

18.19 k

Male Population

17.74 k

Female Population

Khawzawl Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khawzawl Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 40.88 k (40,883), indicating a 13.78% increased from Khawzawl's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.64 k, and the estimated female population is 20.28 k.

Khawzawl Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khawzawl Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 41.27 k (41,274), projecting a 14.87% increased from Khawzawl's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.80 k, and the estimated female population is 20.47 k.

Khawzawl Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Khawzawl Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 35.41 k (35,406), accounting for 98.54% of the Khawzawl Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 17.90 k (17,900), and the Christian female population is around 17.51 k (17,506).

Khawzawl Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Khawzawl Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 241 (241), accounting for 0.67% of the Khawzawl Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 138 (138), and the Hindu female population is around 103 (103).

Khawzawl Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian35,40698.54%
Hindu2410.67%
Muslim1510.42%
Buddhist600.17%
Religion not stated350.1%
Other religions and persuasions250.07%
Jain120.03%
Sikh10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Khawzawl Urban Population

The Urban population of Khawzawl Tehsil is 13.52 k (13,518), with 6.88 k (6,879) being males and 6.64 k (6,639) being females, making up 37.62% of the Khawzawl total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Khawzawl Rural Population

The Rural population of Khawzawl Tehsil is 22.41 k (22,413), with 11.31 k (11,313) being males and 11.10 k (11,100) being females, making up 62.38% of the Khawzawl total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Khawzawl Literacy Rate

Khawzawl Tehsil has a literacy rate of 95.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khawzawl Tehsil is 97.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khawzawl Tehsil is 94.6 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khawzawl Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.79%, while in the rural regions of Khawzawl Tehsil, it is around 95.25%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khawzawl

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 95.83 97.04 94.6
Urban Area 96.79 97.61 95.95
Rural Area 95.25 96.69 93.78

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khawzawl

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 95.86 97.05 94.64
Hindu 94.36 94.87 93.59
Muslim 90.83 95 86.67
Buddhist 97.92 100 93.33

Khawzawl Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Khawzawl Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Khawzawl Tehsil.

Khawzawl Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khawzawl Tehsil is 35.39 k (35,385) with 17.89 k (17,888) males and 17.50 k (17,497) females, which is 98.48% of Khawzawl Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khawzawl

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 976
Urban Area 966
Rural Area 982

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khawzawl

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 978
Hindu 747
Muslim 936
Buddhist 579

Khawzawl Area & Households

The Total Area of Khawzawl Tehsil is 987.92 Square KM, with a population density of 36 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khawzawl Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Khawzawl Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Khawzawl Tehsil are 7.34 k(7,339).

Khawzawl Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khawzawl Tehsil, there are about 16.72 k (16,718) workers, making up nearly 46.53% of the Khawzawl Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.65 k (9,645) are male workers, and about 7.07 k (7,073) are female workers.

Khawzawl - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 40.88 k (40,883) 13.78%
2025 41.27 k (41,274) 14.87% 1.09 %
2026 41.60 k (41,600) 15.78% 0.91 %
2027 41.93 k (41,925) 16.68% 0.9 %
2028 42.28 k (42,284) 17.68% 1 %
2029 42.61 k (42,610) 18.59% 0.91 %
2030 42.94 k (42,935) 19.49% 0.9 %
2031 43.23 k (43,228) 20.31% 0.82 %
2032 43.49 k (43,489) 21.03% 0.72 %
2033 43.75 k (43,750) 21.76% 0.73 %
2034 44.01 k (44,010) 22.48% 0.72 %
2035 44.27 k (44,271) 23.21% 0.73 %
2036 44.53 k (44,531) 23.93% 0.72 %

Projected estimates indicate that Khawzawl Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.53 k (44,531), with a male population of 22.33 k (22,333) and a female population of 22.20 k (22,199). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Khawzawl Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Khawzawl Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Khawzawl is 35.93 k (35,931).

The estimated population of Khawzawl in 2024 is approximately 40.88 k (40,883).

Christian constitute 98.54% of Khawzawl population, amounting to approximately 35.41 k (35,406) people.

Hindu constitute 0.67% of Khawzawl population, totaling around 241 (241) people.

Christian: 98.54%, Hindu: 0.67%, Muslim: 0.42%, Buddhist: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.07%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Khawzawl is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 35.39 k (98.48%).

In Khawzawl, 13.52 k (37.62%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 22.41 k (62.38%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khawzawl is 95.83%, with male literacy at 97.04% and female literacy at 94.6%.

The sex ratio in Khawzawl is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Khawzawl population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.