Lunglei

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This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Lunglei district.
Lunglei
city
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Lunglei is located in Mizoram
Lunglei
Lunglei
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Country India
State Mizoram
District Lunglei
Elevation 722 m (2,369 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 57,011
Languages
 • Official Mizo
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Lunglei (Pron:/ˈlʊŋˌleɪ/) is a town, situated in the south-central part of Mizoram state, northeastern India. Lunglei, sometimes spelled Lungleh, literally meaning 'bridge of rock' got its name from a bridge like rock found in the riverine area around Nghasih - a small tributary of the river Tlawng. It is the second largest town after the capital, Aizawl, located 165 km (102 miles) south of Aizawl.

History

Lunglei was the Capital of South Lushai Hill Districts for 10 years from 1888, as was Aizawl for the North Hill Districts.[1] 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.[2]

Geography

Lunglei is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[3] It had an average elevation of 722 metres (2368 feet).

Demographics

Lunglei is one of the prominent districts of Mizoram. Encompassing a total area of 4,538 square kilometres (1,752 sq mi), the district of Lunglei has a population of 137,155. The district of Lunglei is 235 kilometres (146 mi) from Aizwal, 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 2001 India census,[4] Lunglei had a population of 47,355. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Lunglei has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 83%. In Lunglei, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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.[5]

Education

The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:

Tourism

Blessed with unmatchable natural scenic beauty, Lunglei draws several tourists from far and wide who are absolutely thrilled with the captivating sight of the place. Some of the notable tourist spots of the district of Lunglei are:

  • Zobawk Sports Academy[11]
  • Kawmzawl Park[12]
  • Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Saikuti Hall[13] where most of the concerts and celebrations are held. A unique museum has also been established in the hall where local painters demonstrate their skill and exhibit their works.
  • Thuamluaia Mual - is the second football stadium with Artificial turf in Mizoram.[14]

For those tourists who want to add a bit of adventure in their sojourn to Mizoram, Lunglei offers them with a plethora of picnic spots to explore their inherent sporting skills and sportsman spirit. Lunglei district offers the tourists to enjoy natural splendor coupled with the rich cultural traditions of the region.

Media

Newspaper

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  • Hnamdamna
  • Zochhiar
  • Lunglei Times
  • Daifim
  • Ralvengtu[16]
  • Vulmawi[17]
  • Lunglei Tribune
  • Sunday Digest
  • Daily Post
  • Zunzam

Cable Network

  • LDF Cable Network
  • J.B. Cable Network

Transport

A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started between Aizawl and Lunglei.[18] The distance between Lunglei and Aizawl is less than 200 kilometres (120 mi), and the cities are connected by regular service of buses and jeeps.[19] There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Lunglei.[20]

Economy

Lunglei has 9.97% of the forest land within its total area. Most of the indigenous local inhabitants of the district of Lunglei depend on agriculture and earn their livelihood from growing crops. The cash crops of coffee and rubber help the district to earn its revenue. The farmers of the district mostly practice the traditional method of shifting cultivation, which is popularly referred to as jhum. Rice is the principal crop in the agricultural economy. Cottage industries produce handloomed cloth, furniture, agricultural equipment, woven textiles, and bamboo and cane work. Lunglei is also the Church Headquarters of Baptist Church of Mizoram.

References

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