Aizawl
District in Mizoram
Aizawl is a district in Mizoram with a population of 4 Lakh spread across 2,120 sq km. Its literacy rate of 85.1% is above the state average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 976. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 60.7% | 47.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 68.7% | 74.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 92.7% | 89.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 973.721 | 973.274 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 62.2% | 53.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 86.2 | 84.0 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 9.9% | 10.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 10 | 4.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Aizawl district?
Aizawl has a population of 4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 188 people per sq km across 2,120 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Aizawl?
Aizawl has a literacy rate of 85.1%, which is above the Mizoram average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Aizawl compare to Mizoram?
Aizawl has a sex ratio of 1,009 (above state average of 976) and a literacy rate of 85.1% (above state average of 77.3%).
What data sources are used for Aizawl?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.