Lunglei

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::callout[type=note] the municipality in Mizoram, India ::

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History

Lunglei (Some pronounce as Lungleh). Lunglei which means "Bridge of Stone", was the capital of South Lushai Hills for 10 years from 1880, as was Aijal for the North Lushai Hills. The two were united in 1898. Lunglei is the 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. 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. 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.

Geography

Lunglei is located at .

Demographics

Lunglei is one of the prominent districts of Mizoram. Encompassing a total area of 4538 km2, the district of Lunglei has a population of 137,155. The district of Lunglei is 235 km 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,

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.

The Lunglei town is managed by Lunglei Municipal Council.

Education

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The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:

Tourism

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

  • Zobawk Sports Academy
  • Kawmzawl Park
  • ** Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary**
  • Saikuti Hall 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.

Media

Newspapers

  • Hnamdamna
  • Zochhiar
  • Lunglei Times
  • Daifim
  • Ralvengtu
  • Vulmawi
  • Lunglei Tribune
  • MAKEDONIA (Sunday)
  • Daily Post
  • Zunzam

Transport

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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.

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

References

References

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  2. Chaterjee, Suhas (1985). Mizoram under the British rule. Mittal Publication. p. 225.
  3. "Lunglei Notified Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Mizoram".
  4. Prakas, Col Ved. (2007). "Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Volume 4". Atlantic Publishers.
  5. K. C. Kabra. (2008). "Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry". Concept Publishing Company.
  6. (13 April 2015). "The Camera as a Witness". Cambridge University.
  7. "Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986". Vivekananda Foundation.
  8. [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Lunglei.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lunglei]
  9. "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
  10. "District Profile". Lunglei District.
  11. PTI. (2023-04-03). "Opposition ZPM sweeps Lunglei civic polls in major setback to Mizoram's ruling MNF".
  12. (January 2018). "J.Buana College-ah seminar". Ralvengtu.
  13. "HIGHER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MIZORAM (HATIM)". Baptist Church of Mizoram.
  14. "MIZORAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DINHMUN SAWIFIAHNA". DIPR Mizoram.
  15. "Lunglei Nursing College".
  16. "CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL SERKAWN NURSING SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY 2011". DIPR Mizoram.
  17. (May 2017). "Zobawk Sports Academy siam dawn". Ralvengtu }}{{dead link.
  18. (May 2017). "Kawmzawl park siam mek". Ralvengtu }}{{dead link.
  19. "Saikuti hall". Architech Consultants.
  20. "Lunglei-ah Artificial Turf phah zo". The Zozam Times.
  21. "Ralvengtu".
  22. "Vulmawi".
  23. "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram.
  24. (13 April 2015). "The Camera as a Witness". Cambridge University.
  25. "Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl-Lunglei". Vulmawi.
  26. "Aizawl to Lunglei". Mizoram NIC.
  27. "Second airport for Mizoram". The Telegraph.

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