According to the 2011 Census of India, the town of Champhai had a population of 32,734. The population is steadily growing, driven by rural-to-urban migration within the district and the town's status as a commercial center.
The demographic makeup is predominantly Mizo, comprising various sub-tribes who share a strong, cohesive cultural identity. The society is highly egalitarian and tightly knit. Christianity is the dominant religion, with the Presbyterian and Baptist denominations being the most prominent. Champhai boasts a high literacy rate, reflecting the broader state trend of Mizoram, which routinely ranks among the most literate states in India. Mizo and English are the primary languages spoken and used in official capacities.
