Khawzawl
District in Mizoram
Khawzawl is a district in Mizoram with a population of 35.9k spread across 978 sq km. Its literacy rate of 80.3% is above the state average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males, below 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 ~ | 47.8% | 47.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use ~ | 74.5% | 74.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene ~ | 95.0% | 89.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 969.267 | 973.274 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size ~ | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) ~ | 78.1% | 53.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household ~ | 85.1 | 84.0 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 5.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 1 | 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 Khawzawl district?
Khawzawl has a population of 35.9k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 37 people per sq km across 978 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Khawzawl?
Khawzawl has a literacy rate of 80.3%, which is above the Mizoram average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Khawzawl compare to Mizoram?
Khawzawl has a sex ratio of 975 (below state average of 976) and a literacy rate of 80.3% (above state average of 77.3%).
What data sources are used for Khawzawl?
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.