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Aizawl District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Aizawl, a district of Mizoram has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Mizoram. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Aizawl District of Mizoram.

In 2011, Aizawl had population of 400,309 of which male and female were 199,270 and 201,039 respectively. In 2001 census, Aizawl had a population of 325,676 of which males were 166,877 and remaining 158,799 were females. Aizawl District population constituted 36.48 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Aizawl District was at 36.65 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 22.92 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Aizawl District recorded increase of 38.07 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Aizawl Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Aizawl in 2011 were 97.89 compared to 97.89 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 98.11 and 97.67 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 96.75 and 96.26 in Aizawl District. Total literate in Aizawl District were 340,595 of which male and female were 169,547 and 171,048 respectively. In 2001, Aizawl District had 269,699 in its district.


Aizawl Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Aizawl, it stood at 1009 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 952. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 979 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 973 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Aizawl District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 3.31 % 13,249
Muslims 1.31 % 5,264
Christian 94.71 % 379,134
Sikh 0.03 % 105
Buddhist 0.39 % 1,570
Jain 0.02 % 76
Others 0.13 % 505
Not Stated 0.10 % 406

Aizawl Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Aizawl district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Aizawl was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Aizawl 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 400,309 4.00 Lakhs
2021 478,200 4.78 Lakhs
2022 486,200 4.86 Lakhs
2023 493,000 4.93 Lakhs
2024 498,900 4.99 Lakhs
2025 504,000 5.04 Lakhs
2026 508,300 5.08 Lakhs
2027 512,100 5.12 Lakhs
2028 515,300 5.15 Lakhs
2029 518,000 5.18 Lakhs
2030 520,300 5.20 Lakhs
2031 522,300 5.22 Lakhs

Aizawl Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 4.00 Lakhs 3.26 Lakhs
Actual Population 400,309 325,676
Male 199,270 166,877
Female 201,039 158,799
Population Growth 22.92% 38.07%
Area Sq. Km 3,576 3,576
Density/km2 112 91
Proportion to Mizoram Population 36.48% 36.65%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 1009 952
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 979 973
Average Literacy 97.89 96.51
Male Literacy 98.11 96.75
Female Literacy 97.67 96.26
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 52,357 46,223
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 13.08% 14.19%

Aizawl Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Aizawl. There were total 52,357 children under age of 0-6 against 46,223 of 2001 census. Of total 52,357 male and female were 26,450 and 25,907 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 979 compared to 973 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 13.08 percent of Aizawl District compared to 14.19 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.11 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Aizawl Houseless Data

In 2011, total 7 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Aizawl district of Mizoram. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 30. This approx 0.0074942107222171% of total population of Aizawl district.


Aizawl District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Aizawl district for 2011 is 112 people per sq. km. In 2001, Aizawl district density was at 91 people per sq. km. Aizawl district administers 3,576 square kilometers of areas.


Aizawl District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Aizawl population for 2011 census, 78.63 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 314,754 people lives in urban areas of which males are 155,490 and females are 159,264. Sex Ratio in urban region of Aizawl district is 1024 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Aizawl district was 985 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 39,179 of which males and females were 19,738 and 19,441. This child population figure of Aizawl district is 12.69 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Aizawl district as per census 2011 is 98.27 % of which males and females are 98.44 % and 98.11 % literates respectively. In actual number 270,820 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 133,633 and 137,187 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 21.37 % population of Aizawl districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Aizawl district population living in rural areas is 85,555 of which males and females are 43,780 and 41,775 respectively. In rural areas of Aizawl district, sex ratio is 954 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Aizawl district is considered, figure is 963 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 13,178 in rural areas of which males were 6,712 and females were 6,466. The child population comprises 15.33 % of total rural population of Aizawl district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Aizawl district is 96.40 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 96.89 and 95.90 percent respectively. In total, 69,775 people were literate of which males and females were 35,914 and 33,861 respectively.

All details regarding Aizawl District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Aizawl District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 21.37 % 78.63 %
Total Population 85,555 314,754
Male Population 43,780 155,490
Female Population 41,775 159,264
Sex Ratio 954 1024
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 963 985
Child Population (0-6) 13,178 39,179
Male Child(0-6) 6,712 19,738
Female Child(0-6) 6,466 19,441
Child Percentage (0-6) 15.40 % 12.45 %
Male Child Percentage 15.33 % 12.69 %
Female Child Percentage 15.48 % 12.21 %
Literates 69,775 270,820
Male Literates 35,914 133,633
Female Literates 33,861 137,187
Average Literacy 96.40 % 98.27 %
Male Literacy 96.89 % 98.44 %
Female Literacy 95.90 % 98.11 %

City/Metros in Aizawl District

Urban Agglomerations inside Aizawl District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Aizawl District
Cities inside Aizawl District Population Male Female
Aizawl (Notified Town) 293,416 144,913 148,503