Zawlnuam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Zawlnuam Tehsil has a population of 47.19 k (47,188) with 24.48 k (24,477) males and 22.71 k (22,711) females.The sex ratio in Zawlnuam is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 8.63 k (8,634) which is 18.3% of Zawlnuam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Zawlnuam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mamit District in the state of MIZORAM in India.
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Zawlnuam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Zawlnuam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 53.69 k (53,691), indicating a 13.78% increased from Zawlnuam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.77 k, and the estimated female population is 25.96 k.
Zawlnuam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Zawlnuam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 54.21 k (54,205), projecting a 14.87% increased from Zawlnuam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.99 k, and the estimated female population is 26.21 k.
Zawlnuam Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Zawlnuam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 37.31 k (37,310), accounting for 79.07% of the Zawlnuam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 19.22 k (19,223), and the Christian female population is around 18.09 k (18,087).
Zawlnuam Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Zawlnuam Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 5.79 k (5,785), accounting for 12.26% of the Zawlnuam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 2.94 k (2,935), and the Buddhist female population is around 2.85 k (2,850).
Zawlnuam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 37,310 | 79.07% |
| Buddhist | 5,785 | 12.26% |
| Hindu | 2,383 | 5.05% |
| Muslim | 1,599 | 3.39% |
| Religion not stated | 74 | 0.16% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 14 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationZawlnuam Urban Population
The Urban population of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 11.62 k (11,617), with 6.02 k (6,023) being males and 5.59 k (5,594) being females, making up 24.62% of the Zawlnuam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Zawlnuam Rural Population
The Rural population of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 35.57 k (35,571), with 18.45 k (18,454) being males and 17.12 k (17,117) being females, making up 75.38% of the Zawlnuam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Zawlnuam Literacy Rate
Zawlnuam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.61% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 87.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 77.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Zawlnuam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.72%, while in the rural regions of Zawlnuam Tehsil, it is around 78.46%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Zawlnuam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.61 | 87.01 | 77.8 |
| Urban Area | 94.72 | 95.16 | 94.24 |
| Rural Area | 78.46 | 84.24 | 72.14 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Zawlnuam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 90.74 | 93.33 | 87.97 |
| Buddhist | 45.29 | 59.33 | 30.68 |
| Hindu | 64.2 | 74.91 | 48.32 |
| Muslim | 45.88 | 54.64 | 34.58 |
Zawlnuam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Zawlnuam Tehsil is 33 (33) with 27 (27) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.07% of Zawlnuam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 223 females for every 1000 males.
Zawlnuam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Zawlnuam Tehsil is 43.94 k (43,938) with 22.50 k (22,503) males and 21.44 k (21,435) females, which is 93.11% of Zawlnuam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Zawlnuam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 928 |
| Urban Area | 929 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Zawlnuam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 941 |
| Buddhist | 972 |
| Hindu | 737 |
| Muslim | 799 |
Zawlnuam Area & Households
The Total Area of Zawlnuam Tehsil is 1,088.76 Square KM, with a population density of 43 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Zawlnuam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Zawlnuam Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Zawlnuam Tehsil are 9.71 k(9,712).
Zawlnuam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Zawlnuam Tehsil, there are about 20.59 k (20,586) workers, making up nearly 43.63% of the Zawlnuam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.80 k (12,796) are male workers, and about 7.79 k (7,790) are female workers.
Zawlnuam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.69 k (53,691) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 54.21 k (54,205) | 14.87% | 1.09 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 54.63 k (54,632) | 15.78% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 55.06 k (55,060) | 16.68% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 55.53 k (55,531) | 17.68% | 1 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 55.96 k (55,959) | 18.59% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 56.39 k (56,387) | 19.49% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 56.77 k (56,772) | 20.31% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 57.11 k (57,114) | 21.03% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 57.46 k (57,456) | 21.76% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 57.80 k (57,798) | 22.48% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 58.14 k (58,141) | 23.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 58.48 k (58,483) | 23.93% | 0.72 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Zawlnuam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 58.48 k (58,483), with a male population of 30.05 k (30,048) and a female population of 28.42 k (28,421). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Zawlnuam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.