Sangau Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sangau Tehsil has a population of 16.74 k (16,739) with 8.44 k (8,438) males and 8.30 k (8,301) females.The sex ratio in Sangau is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sangau Tehsil is 3.27 k (3,270) which is 19.54% of Sangau Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sangau Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

16.74 k

Toatl Population

8.44 k

Male Population

8.30 k

Female Population

Sangau Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sangau Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 19.05 k (19,046), indicating a 13.78% increased from Sangau's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.57 k, and the estimated female population is 9.49 k.

Sangau Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sangau Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 19.23 k (19,228), projecting a 14.87% increased from Sangau's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.65 k, and the estimated female population is 9.58 k.

Sangau Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Sangau Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 16.65 k (16,646), accounting for 99.44% of the Sangau Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 8.38 k (8,383), and the Christian female population is around 8.26 k (8,263).

Sangau Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sangau Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 55 (55), accounting for 0.33% of the Sangau Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 33 (33), and the Muslim female population is around 22 (22).

Sangau Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian16,64699.44%
Muslim550.33%
Hindu260.16%
Buddhist90.05%
Jain30.02%
Sikh00%
Other religions and persuasions00%
Religion not stated00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sangau Urban Population

The Urban population of Sangau Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sangau total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sangau Rural Population

The Rural population of Sangau Tehsil is 16.74 k (16,739), with 8.44 k (8,438) being males and 8.30 k (8,301) being females, making up 100% of the Sangau total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sangau Literacy Rate

Sangau Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.04% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sangau Tehsil is 91.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sangau Tehsil is 86.29 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sangau Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sangau Tehsil, it is around 89.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sangau

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 89.04 91.78 86.29
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 89.04 91.78 86.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sangau

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 89.01 91.76 86.26
Muslim 93.02 96.3 87.5
Hindu 100 100 100
Buddhist 85.71 0 100

Sangau Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Sangau Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sangau Tehsil is 16.57 k (16,574) with 8.34 k (8,340) males and 8.23 k (8,234) females, which is 99.01% of Sangau Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sangau

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 984
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 984

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sangau

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 986
Muslim 667
Hindu 445
Buddhist 2000

Sangau Area & Households

The Total Area of Sangau Tehsil is 565.91 Square KM, with a population density of 30 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sangau Tehsil are 19.The Total Number of households in Sangau Tehsil are 3.21 k(3,211).

Sangau Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sangau Tehsil, there are about 5.21 k (5,205) workers, making up nearly 31.1% of the Sangau Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.61 k (3,606) are male workers, and about 1.60 k (1,599) are female workers.

Sangau - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 19.05 k (19,046) 13.78%
2025 19.23 k (19,228) 14.87% 1.09 %
2026 19.38 k (19,380) 15.78% 0.91 %
2027 19.53 k (19,532) 16.68% 0.9 %
2028 19.70 k (19,699) 17.68% 1 %
2029 19.85 k (19,851) 18.59% 0.91 %
2030 20.00 k (20,002) 19.49% 0.9 %
2031 20.14 k (20,139) 20.31% 0.82 %
2032 20.26 k (20,260) 21.03% 0.72 %
2033 20.38 k (20,382) 21.76% 0.73 %
2034 20.50 k (20,503) 22.48% 0.72 %
2035 20.63 k (20,625) 23.21% 0.73 %
2036 20.75 k (20,746) 23.93% 0.72 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sangau Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.75 k (20,746), with a male population of 10.36 k (10,359) and a female population of 10.39 k (10,388). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Sangau Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Sangau Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sangau is 16.74 k (16,739).

The estimated population of Sangau in 2024 is approximately 19.05 k (19,046).

Christian constitute 99.44% of Sangau population, amounting to approximately 16.65 k (16,646) people.

Muslim constitute 0.33% of Sangau population, totaling around 55 (55) people.

Christian: 99.44%, Muslim: 0.33%, Hindu: 0.16%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Jain: 0.02%, Sikh: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Religion not stated: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sangau is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 16.57 k (99.01%).

In Sangau, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 16.74 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sangau is 89.04%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 86.29%.

The sex ratio in Sangau is 984 females for every 1000 males.

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