This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Lunglei district.
Lunglei (Pron: /ˈlooŋgˌleɪ/) is a town, situated in the south-central part of Mizoramstate, northeastern India. Lunglei, literally meaning 'bridge of rock' got its name from a bridge like rock found in the riverine area around Nghasih - a small tributary of Tlawng the longest river in Mizoram. It is the largest town after the capital, Aizawl, located 165 km (102 miles) south of Aizawl.
Lunglei was the Capital of South Lushai Hill Districts for 10 years from 1888, as was Aizawl for the North Hill Districts.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
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 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. [needs update] As of the 2011 Census of India,[7] Lunglei had a population of 57,011. 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.[8]
Education
Lunglei Government College Entrance
The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:
Saikuti Hall[16] 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.[17]
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.
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.[21]
A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started between Aizawl and Lunglei.[22] 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.[23] There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Lunglei.[24]
Neighbourhoods
AOC
Bazar Veng
Chanmari-I
Chanmari-II
Chanmari-III
College Veng
Electric Veng
Farm Veng
Falkawn
Hauruang
Hrangchalkawn
Kikawn
Luangmual
Lunglawn
Lungpuizawl
Melte
Pukpui
Rahsiveng
Ramthar Veng
Ramzotlang
Salem Veng
Sazaikawn
Serkawn
Sethlun
Theiriat
Vanhne
Venghlun
Venglai
Zobawk North
Zobawk South
Zohnuai
Zotlang
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 handloomedcloth, furniture, agricultural equipment, woven textiles, and bamboo and cane work. Lunglei is also the Church Headquarters of Baptist Church of Mizoram.
References
^"Lunglei Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
^Prakas, Col Ved (2007). Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Volume 4. Atlantic Publishers. ISBN9788126907069.
^K. C. Kabra (2008). Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN9788180695186.
^Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge University. p. 165. ISBN9781107073395.
^Sharma, Sushil Kumar. Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986. Vivekananda Foundation. p. 4.
^. DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
^Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge University. p. 150. ISBN9781107073395.
^"Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl-Lunglei". Vulmawi. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
^"Aizawl to Lunglei". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
^. The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Lunglei.
March 12, 2023
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This article is about the municipality in Mizoram India For its namesake district see Lunglei district Lunglei Pron ˈlooŋgˌleɪ is a town situated in the south central part of Mizoram state northeastern India Lunglei literally meaning bridge of rock got its name from a bridge like rock found in the riverine area around Nghasih a small tributary of Tlawng the longest river in Mizoram It is the largest town after the capital Aizawl located 165 km 102 miles south of Aizawl LungleiTownNickname LeitlangpuiLungleiShow map of MizoramLungleiShow map of IndiaCoordinates 22 53 N 92 44 E 22 88 N 92 73 E 22 88 92 73 Coordinates 22 53 N 92 44 E 22 88 N 92 73 E 22 88 92 73CountryIndiaStateMizoramDistrictLungleiElevation1 222 m 4 009 ft Population 2011 Total57 011Languages OfficialMizoTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN796701 1 Vehicle registrationMZ 02ClimateCwaWebsitemizoram wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Administration 5 Education 6 Tourism 7 Media 7 1 Newspapers 7 2 Cable Networks 8 Transport 9 Neighbourhoods 10 Economy 11 References 12 External linksHistory EditLunglei was the Capital of South Lushai Hill Districts for 10 years from 1888 as was Aizawl for the North Hill Districts 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 Geography EditLunglei is located at 22 53 N 92 44 E 22 88 N 92 73 E 22 88 92 73 6 It has an average elevation of 1222 metres 4009 feet Demographics EditLunglei 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 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 needs update As of the 2011 Census of India 7 Lunglei had a population of 57 011 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 EditThe 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 8 Education Edit Lunglei Government College Entrance The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are Lunglei Government College Lunglei J Buana College Lunglei 9 Kapthangi College Lunglei Electric Veng Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram 10 Mizoram Polytechnic offering Engineering diploma courses 11 Lunglei Nursing College 12 Christian Hospital Serkawn Nursing College 13 Mizoram Engineering College District Institute of Education and Training DIET Tourism Edit Thuamluaia Mual football ground Some of the notable tourist spots of the district of Lunglei are Zobawk Sports Academy 14 Kawmzawl Park 15 Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary Saikuti Hall 16 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 17 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 EditNewspapers Edit Hnamdamna Zochhiar Lunglei Times Daifim Ralvengtu 18 Vulmawi 19 Lunglei Tribune MAKEDONIA Sunday Daily Post Zunzam 20 Cable Networks Edit LDF Cable Network J B Cable NetworkTransport Edit Pawan hans Helicopter Mizoram 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 21 A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started between Aizawl and Lunglei 22 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 23 There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl about 25 kilometres 16 mi from Lunglei 24 Neighbourhoods EditAOC Bazar Veng Chanmari I Chanmari II Chanmari III College Veng Electric Veng Farm Veng Falkawn Hauruang Hrangchalkawn Kikawn Luangmual Lunglawn Lungpuizawl Melte Pukpui Rahsiveng Ramthar Veng Ramzotlang Salem Veng Sazaikawn Serkawn Sethlun Theiriat Vanhne Venghlun Venglai Zobawk North Zobawk South Zohnuai ZotlangEconomy EditLunglei 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 Edit Lunglei Pin code pin code net Retrieved 21 July 2021 Prakas Col Ved 2007 Encyclopaedia of North East India Volume 4 Atlantic Publishers ISBN 9788126907069 K C Kabra 2008 Economic Growth of Mizoram Role of Business amp Industry Concept Publishing Company ISBN 9788180695186 Pachuau Joy 13 April 2015 The Camera as a Witness Cambridge University p 165 ISBN 9781107073395 Sharma Sushil Kumar Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986 Vivekananda Foundation p 4 Falling Rain Genomics Inc Lunglei Census of India 2011 Data from the 2001 Census including cities villages and towns Provisional Census Commission of India Archived from the original on 16 June 2004 Retrieved 1 November 2008 District Profile Lunglei District Retrieved 19 August 2012 J Buana College ah seminar Ralvengtu Retrieved 5 September 2012 permanent dead link HIGHER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE MIZORAM HATIM Baptist Church of Mizoram Retrieved 22 August 2012 MIZORAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DINHMUN SAWIFIAHNA DIPR Mizoram Archived from the original on 14 August 2014 Retrieved 5 September 2012 Lunglei Nursing College Retrieved 5 September 2012 CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL SERKAWN NURSING SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY 2011 DIPR Mizoram Archived from the original on 14 August 2014 Retrieved 5 September 2012 Zobawk Sports Academy siam dawn Ralvengtu Retrieved 19 August 2012 permanent dead link Kawmzawl park siam mek Ralvengtu Retrieved 19 August 2012 permanent dead link Saikuti hall Architech Consultants Retrieved 19 August 2012 Lunglei ah Artificial Turf phah zo The Zozam Times Archived from the original on 16 April 2013 Retrieved 19 August 2012 Ralvengtu Archived from the original on 26 June 2012 Retrieved 5 September 2012 Vulmawi Retrieved 5 September 2012 Accredited Journalists DIPR Mizoram Archived from the original on 19 June 2013 Retrieved 5 September 2012 Pachuau Joy 13 April 2015 The Camera as a Witness Cambridge University p 150 ISBN 9781107073395 Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl Lunglei Vulmawi Archived from the original on 5 February 2013 Retrieved 5 September 2012 Aizawl to Lunglei Mizoram NIC Retrieved 29 August 2012 Second airport for Mizoram The Telegraph Archived from the original on 5 January 2010 Retrieved 5 September 2012 External links Edit Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Lunglei Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lunglei amp oldid 1139539856, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
