Many residents practice Buddhism due to its proximity to the Yaw region, where it is the main religion.

[citation needed] Mindat is divided into five blocks; Asheih, Bawathit, Sanpya, Anok and Sicheh.

SanPya occupies central area of town where most shops and businesses are located there.

Townships are Pakokku, Mindat, Yesagyo, Pauk, Seikphyu, Myaing, Gangaw, Htilin, Saw, Kanpetlet and Matupi.

There is a Catholic church, which maintains a nursery school and living quarters for the elderly.