Champhai Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Champhai, Mizoram - Census 2011
Champhai is a Notified Town city situated in Champhai block of Champhai district. The Champhai city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 6,756 families residing in the Champhai city. The total population of Champhai is 32,734 out of which 16,265 are males and 16,469 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Champhai is 1,013.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Champhai city is 5065 which is 15% of the total population. There are 2550 male children and 2515 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Champhai is 986 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,013).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Champhai is 96.5%. Thus Champhai has a higher literacy rate compared to 95.9% of Champhai district. The male literacy rate is 97.67% and the female literacy rate is 95.44% in Champhai.
Champhai Notified Town has total administration over 6,756 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Notified Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Champhai Notified Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Champhai Notified Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 5,065 | 2,550 | 2,515 |
| Literacy | 96.5% | 82.4% | 80.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 32,115 | 15,824 | 16,291 |
| Illiterate | 6,021 | 2,869 | 3,152 |
Caste-wise Population - Champhai
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 98.1% of total population in Champhai.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Schedule Tribe | 32,115 | 15,824 | 16,291 |
Religion-wise Population - Champhai
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Champhai is 370 which is 1.13% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Champhai is 317 which is 0.97% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Champhai as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 370 | (1.13%) | 272 | 98 |
| Muslim | 317 | (0.97%) | 213 | 104 |
| Christian | 31,932 | (97.55%) | 15,732 | 16,200 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 26 | (0.08%) | 8 | 18 |
| Jain | 4 | (0.01%) | 2 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 30 | (0.09%) | 15 | 15 |
| No Religion Specified | 54 | (0.16%) | 22 | 32 |
Literacy Rate - Champhai
The total literacy rate of Champhai was 96.54% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 91.33% of Mizoram. Population-wise, out of total 26,713 literates, males were 13,396 while females were 13,317. Also the male literacy rate was 97.67% and the female literacy rate was 95.44% in Champhai.
| Champhai | Mizoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95.44% | 89.27% |
| Male | 97.67% | 93.35% |
| Total | 96.54% | 91.33% |
Sex Ratio - Champhai
The Sex Ratio of Champhai is 1,013. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,013 females in Champhai. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 986 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,013 ) of Champhai.
Child Population - Champhai
According to Census 2011, there were 5,065 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Champhai. Out of which 2,550 were male while 2,515 were female.
Working Population - Champhai
In Champhai Notified Town out of total population, 14,826 were engaged in work activities. 75.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 24.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 14,826 workers engaged in Main Work, 2,764 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,762 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 11,199 | 7,310 | 3,889 |
| Cultivators | 2,764 | 1,769 | 995 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1,762 | 1,197 | 565 |
| Household Industries | 267 | 155 | 112 |
| Other Workers | 6,406 | 4,189 | 2,217 |
| Marginal Workers | 3,627 | 1,354 | 2,273 |
| Non Working | 17,908 | 7,601 | 10,307 |
Champhai Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Champhai is further divided into 15 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 2,901 | 83.5% | 980 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 2,319 | 84.3% | 994 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 4,736 | 83.2% | 1,065 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 3,417 | 78.7% | 992 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 2,891 | 82.9% | 1,098 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 1,034 | 73.6% | 1,023 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 3,976 | 81.7% | 995 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 1,419 | 81.2% | 1,093 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 1,662 | 76.5% | 995 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 1,299 | 82.7% | 995 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 1,405 | 82.8% | 1,024 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 1,874 | 82.3% | 932 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 2,351 | 80.8% | 994 |
| 14 | Ward No - 14 | 199 | 73.4% | 1,073 |
| 15 | Ward No - 15 | 1,251 | 84.2% | 937 |
Map of Champhai, Champhai, Mizoram
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Champhai, Champhai, Mizoram - Wikipedia