Lunglei Explained

Lunglei
Other Name:Lungleh
Settlement Type:Town
Nickname:Leitlangpui
Pushpin Map:India Mizoram#India
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:22.88°N 92.73°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:Mizoram
Subdivision Name2:Lunglei
Governing Body:Lunglei Municipal Council
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:25
Elevation M:1222
Population Total:80,000
Population As Of:2023
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Rank:2nd in Mizoram
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:796701[1]
Registration Plate:MZ-02
Demographics1 Info1:Mizo
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Cwa

Lunglei, formerly known as Lungleh, is the second-largest town in Mizoram, northeastern India, situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of British South Lushai Hills from 1889 to 1898.[2] It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level and is situated on a ridge surrounded by hills. Lunglei has an estimated population of 80,000 residents as of 2023.[3]

History

Lungleh was the capital of South Lushai Hills for 10 years from 1880, as was Aijal for the North Lushai Hills.[4] The two were united in 1898. Lunglei is the second-largest town in Mizoram and was an important town until the partition of India as it had direct access to Chittagong, a big city in Bangladesh which made Lunglei the commercial and education centre.[5] As of 1912, there were only 2 shops in Lunglei 1922 which increased to 4 shopes in 1922. The first Jeepable road to Lunglei was made only in the 1950s.[6] on 1 March 1966, the MNF declared unilateral Mizo Independence and attacked Assam Rifles post at Lunglei, captured the SDO and seized Rs 18 Lakhs from the Govt Treasury.[7]

Geography

Lunglei is located at .[8]

Demographics

Lunglei is one of the prominent districts of Mizoram. Encompassing a total area of 4538km2, the district of Lunglei has a population of 137,155. The district of Lunglei is 235km (146miles) from Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram and is easily accessible by well maintained roads. The district is bounded on the north by Mamit and Aizawl districts, on the west by Bangladesh, on the south by Lawngtlai district, on the southeast by Saiha district, on the east by Myanmar and on the northeast by Champhai district.As of the 2011 Census of India,[9]

Administration

The district of Lunglei has been further divided into major sub divisions of Hnahthial SDO (S), Lunglei SDO (S) and Tlabung SDO (S) and 4 R.D. Blocks, Bunghmun, Hnahthial, Lunglei and Lungsen. The district has 7 assembly constituencies. These are South Tuipui, Lunglei North, Lunglei East, Lunglei West, Lunglei South, Thorang and West Tuipui for the administrative convenience of the district officials. Lunglei town is the administrative headquarters of the district.[10]

The Lunglei town is managed by Lunglei Municipal Council.[11]

Education

The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:

Tourism

Some of the notable tourist spots of the district of Lunglei are:

Media

Newspapers

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Transport

The closest route to Lunglei in the 1890s was through Tlabung, a town about 35 kilometers from Lunglei where Karnaphuli River connects to Chittagong, a distance of about 90 kilometers. In the 1940s, a trip from Lunglei to Shillong or Kolkata passed through Chittagong rather than Aizawl.[24]

A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started between Aizawl and Lunglei.[25] The distance between Lunglei and Aizawl is less than 200km (100miles), and the cities are connected by regular service of buses and jeeps.[26] There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about 25km (16miles) from Lunglei.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lunglei Pin code. pin-code.net. 21 July 2021.
  2. Chaterjee, Suhas (1985). Mizoram under the British rule. Mittal Publication. p. 225.
  3. Web site: Lunglei Notified Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Mizoram .
  4. Book: Prakas, Col Ved. Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Volume 4. 2007. Atlantic Publishers. 9788126907069.
  5. Book: K. C. Kabra. Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry. 2008. Concept Publishing Company. 9788180695186.
  6. Book: Pachuau . Joy . The Camera as a Witness . 13 April 2015 . Cambridge University . 9781107073395 . 165.
  7. Book: Sharma . Sushil Kumar . Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986 . Vivekananda Foundation . 4.
  8. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Lunglei.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lunglei
  9. Web site: Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 16 June 2004. 1 November 2008. Census Commission of India.
  10. Web site: District Profile. Lunglei District. 19 August 2012.
  11. Web site: PTI . 2023-04-03 . Opposition ZPM sweeps Lunglei civic polls in major setback to Mizoram's ruling MNF . 2023-04-05 . ThePrint . en-US.
  12. Web site: J.Buana College-ah seminar. Ralvengtu. 5 September 2012.
  13. Web site: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MIZORAM (HATIM) . Baptist Church of Mizoram. 22 August 2012.
  14. Web site: MIZORAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DINHMUN SAWIFIAHNA. DIPR Mizoram. 5 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814041448/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-polytechnic-institute-dinhmun-sawifiahna. 14 August 2014. dead.
  15. Web site: Lunglei Nursing College. 5 September 2012.
  16. Web site: CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL SERKAWN NURSING SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY 2011. DIPR Mizoram. 5 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814032945/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/christian-hospital-serkawn-nursing-school-graduation-day-2011-pu-joseph-lalhimpuia-vice-chairman-hpc-in-a-hman-pui. 14 August 2014. dead.
  17. News: Zobawk Sports Academy siam dawn . 19 August 2012 . Ralvengtu .
  18. News: Kawmzawl park siam mek . 19 August 2012 . Ralvengtu .
  19. Web site: Saikuti hall. Architech Consultants. 19 August 2012.
  20. News: Lunglei-ah Artificial Turf phah zo . https://archive.today/20130416004340/http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4712:lunglei-ah-artificial-turf-phah-zo&catid=43:news&Itemid=63 . dead . 16 April 2013 . 19 August 2012 . The Zozam Times .
  21. Web site: Ralvengtu. 5 September 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120626093359/http://ralvengtu.com/. 26 June 2012. dmy-all.
  22. Web site: Vulmawi. 5 September 2012.
  23. Web site: Accredited Journalists . DIPR Mizoram . 5 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists . 19 June 2013 .
  24. Book: Pachuau . Joy . The Camera as a Witness . 13 April 2015 . Cambridge University . 9781107073395 . 150.
  25. News: Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl-Lunglei. 5 September 2012. Vulmawi. https://archive.today/20130205185657/http://www.vulmawi.com/2012/08/mizorama-helicopter-service-hmasa-ber.html. 5 February 2013. dead.
  26. Web site: Aizawl to Lunglei. Mizoram NIC. 29 August 2012.
  27. News: Second airport for Mizoram. https://web.archive.org/web/20100105043949/http://telegraphindia.com/1091223/jsp/northeast/story_11896579.jsp. dead. 5 January 2010. 5 September 2012. The Telegraph.

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