Lunglei
District in Mizoram
Lunglei is a district in Mizoram with a population of 1.4 Lakh spread across 3,544 sq km. Its literacy rate of 73.6% is below the state average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 937 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 | 46.3% | 47.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 75.0% | 74.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 91.4% | 89.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 954.671 | 973.274 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 50.6% | 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 | 15.7% | 10.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 4 | 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 Lunglei district?
Lunglei has a population of 1.4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 38 people per sq km across 3,544 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Lunglei?
Lunglei has a literacy rate of 73.6%, which is below the Mizoram average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Lunglei compare to Mizoram?
Lunglei has a sex ratio of 937 (below state average of 976) and a literacy rate of 73.6% (below state average of 77.3%).
What data sources are used for Lunglei?
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.