Champhai district
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Champhai district is one of the 8 districts of Mizoram
state in India
. The district is bounded on the north by Churachandpur district of Manipur
state, on the west by Aizawl
and Serchhip
districts, and on the south and east by Myanmar
. The district occupies an area of 3185.83 km². Champhai
town is the administrative headquarters of the district.
has a population
of 125,370 , roughly equal to the nation of Grenada
. This gives it a ranking of 610th in India (out of a total of 640
). The district has a population density of 39 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 15.66 %. Champhai has a sex ratio
of 981 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 93.51 %.
The major religious groups in this districts are: the Christians (105,061), the Hindus (2,248) and the Muslims (432).
, which has an area of 200 square kilometre. It is also home to the Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established in 1999 and has an area of 120 square kilometre.
Mizoram
Mizoram is one of the Seven Sister States in North Eastern India, sharing borders with the states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur and with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Burma. Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on 20 February 1987. Its capital is Aizawl. Mizoram is located in the...
state in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The district is bounded on the north by Churachandpur district of Manipur
Manipur
Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west; it also borders Burma to the east. It covers an area of...
state, on the west by Aizawl
Aizawl district
Aizawl district is one of the 8 districts of Mizoram state in India. The district is bounded on the north by Kolasib district, on the west by Mamit district, on the south by Serchhip districts and on the east by Champhai district. The district occupies an area of 3576.31 km². The headquarters...
and Serchhip
Serchhip district
Serchhip district is one of the 8 districts of Mizoram state in India. The district is bounded on the north and northwest by Aizawl district, on the west and south by Lunglei district, on the southeast by Myanmar and on the east by Champhai district. The district occupies an area of...
districts, and on the south and east by Myanmar
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
. The district occupies an area of 3185.83 km². Champhai
Champhai
Champhai is a border town in Mizoram state, in far eastern India. It is the headquarters of Champhai District, one of the eight districts in the state. It is located on the Indo-Myanmar border and is situated in a strategically important location. Because of this, it is the main business corridor...
town is the administrative headquarters of the district.
Climate
Champhai district has a moderate climate. In winter the temperature varies from 10°C to 20°C and in summer, the temperature varies between 15°C and 30°C.Divisions
The district comprises 4 Rural Development Blocks: Champhai, Khawbung, Khawzawl, and Ngopa. The district has 5 Legislative Assembly constituencies. These are Champhai, Khawbung, Khawhai, Khawzawl, and Ngopa. There are 88 inhabited villages in this district.Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
has a population
Demographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
of 125,370 , roughly equal to the nation of Grenada
Grenada
Grenada is an island country and Commonwealth Realm consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea...
. This gives it a ranking of 610th in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 39 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 15.66 %. Champhai has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 981 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 93.51 %.
The major religious groups in this districts are: the Christians (105,061), the Hindus (2,248) and the Muslims (432).
Flora and fauna
In 1991 Champai district became home to Murlen National ParkMurlen National Park
Murlen National Park is a national park located in the Champhai district Mizoram in India.The size of the park area is 200 km². The park is situated about 245 km east of Aizawl, and is close to the Chin Hills. It covers an area of approximately 100 km2. The Tropical, Semi evergreeen...
, which has an area of 200 square kilometre. It is also home to the Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established in 1999 and has an area of 120 square kilometre.