Builum Khawhlui

Builum is a village in Bilkhawthlir Block of Kolasib district of Mizoram state of India.[1] The village was established in the year 1941, but had to be moved as the construction of Serlui B dam on the Serlui river between 2003 and 2009 submerged the original village.[2] The compensations due to the villagers due to the construction of the Serlui B dam are still ongoing.[3][4]

Builum
Village
Builum is located in Mizoram
Builum
Builum
Builum is located in India
Builum
Builum
Coordinates: 24°15′20″N 92°44′14″E
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictKolasib
Government
 • BodyDeputy Commissioner : John LT Sanga
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total323
Languages
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796081
Vehicle registrationMZ 05
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in

Demographics

As per the 2011 Indian Population Census, Builum has population of 323, of which 51.39% are males while 48.61% are females. 22.29 % of total population of the village are children with age 0-6.[5] Builum has an average literacy rate of 97.61 %, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 96.09%, and female literacy is 99.19%.


References
  1. "STD & PIN Codes | Kolasib District, Government of Mizoram | India". Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  2. "A lost home: The story of submerged Builum Village in Mizoram". thenortheasttoday.com. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. "BUILUM INQUIRY COMMISSION". dipr.mizoram.gov.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  4. Builum Khua awmte hi ngaihtuah an ngaihle | Builum Kolasib District, retrieved 24 June 2023
  5. "Builum Village Population - Bilkhawthlir - Kolasib, Mizoram". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.


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