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{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Lunglei district}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
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| postal_code = 796701<ref name="pincode">{{cite web|url=https://pin-code.net/in-loc/lunglei-pin-code/799469/|title=Lunglei Pin code|publisher=pin-code.net|accessdate=21 July 2021}}</ref>
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'''Lunglei''' (Pron: /ˈlooŋgˌleɪ/) is a town, situated in the south-central part of [[Mizoram]] [[States and territories of India|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]].

==History==
Lunglei was the Capital of South Lushai Hill Districts for 10 years from 1888, as was [[Aizawl]] for the North Hill Districts.<ref>{{cite book|last=Prakas|first=Col Ved|title=Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Volume 4|year=2007|publisher=Atlantic Publishers|isbn=9788126907069|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wxkC9S2jYCkC&q=Lunglei+Town&pg=PA1895}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite book|last=K. C. Kabra|title=Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry|year=2008|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|isbn=9788180695186|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0PcdaYllHNUC&q=lunglei+economy&pg=PA75}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pachuau |first1=Joy |title=The Camera as a Witness |date=13 April 2015 |publisher=Cambridge University |isbn=9781107073395 |pages=165}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sharma |first1=Sushil Kumar |title=Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986 |publisher=Vivekananda Foundation |pages=4}}</ref>

==Geography==
Lunglei is located at {{Coord|22.88|N|92.73|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Lunglei.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lunglei]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1222  metres (4009 feet).

==Demographics ==
Lunglei is one of the prominent districts of Mizoram. Encompassing a total area of {{convert|4538|km2|mi2}}, the district of Lunglei has a population of 137,155. The district of Lunglei is {{convert|235|km|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.
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As of the [[2011 Census of India]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=District Profile|url=http://lunglei.nic.in/distprofile.htm|publisher=Lunglei District|access-date=19 August 2012}}</ref>

The Lunglei town is managed by [[Lunglei Municipal Council]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-04-03 |title=Opposition ZPM sweeps Lunglei civic polls in major setback to Mizoram's ruling MNF |url=https://theprint.in/india/opposition-zpm-sweeps-lunglei-civic-polls-in-major-setback-to-mizorams-ruling-mnf/1494470/ |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Education==
[[File:Lunglei Govt College.jpg|300px|thumb|Lunglei Government College Entrance]]
The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:
*[[Lunglei Government College]], Lunglei
*[[J.Buana College]], Lunglei<ref>{{cite web|title=J.Buana College-ah seminar|url=http://www.ralvengtu.com/contact/310-jbuana-college-ah-seminar.html|publisher=Ralvengtu|access-date=5 September 2012}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*[[Kapthangi College Lunglei. Electric Veng]]
*[[Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram]]<ref>{{cite web|title=HIGHER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MIZORAM (HATIM) |url=http://www.mizobaptist.org/bcmnew/?page_id=430|publisher=Baptist Church of Mizoram|access-date=22 August 2012}}</ref>
* Mizoram Polytechnic offering Engineering diploma courses.<ref>{{cite web|title=MIZORAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DINHMUN SAWIFIAHNA|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-polytechnic-institute-dinhmun-sawifiahna|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|access-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814041448/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-polytechnic-institute-dinhmun-sawifiahna|archive-date=14 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Lunglei Nursing College <ref>{{cite web|title=Lunglei Nursing College|url=http://nursingschoollunglei.blogspot.in/|access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref>
* [[Christian Hospital Serkawn]] Nursing College<ref>{{cite web|title=CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL SERKAWN NURSING SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY 2011|url=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|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|access-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=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|archive-date=14 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Mizoram Engineering College]]
*District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

==Tourism==
[[File:Thuamluaia ground.jpg|300px|thumb|Thuamluaia Mual football ground]]
Some of the notable tourist spots of the district of Lunglei are:
* '''Zobawk Sports Academy'''<ref>{{cite news|title=Zobawk Sports Academy siam dawn |url=http://ralvengtu.com/news/north-east/256-zobawk-sports-academy-siam-dawn.html |access-date=19 August 2012 |newspaper=Ralvengtu }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* '''Kawmzawl Park'''<ref>{{cite news|title=Kawmzawl park siam mek |url=http://www.ralvengtu.com/contact/621-kawmzawl-park-siam-mek.html |access-date=19 August 2012 |newspaper=Ralvengtu }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*''' Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary'''
* '''Saikuti Hall'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Saikuti hall|url=http://archtechconsultants.com/big_images/saikuti-_hall.html|publisher=Architech Consultants|access-date=19 August 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lunglei-ah Artificial Turf phah zo |url=http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4712:lunglei-ah-artificial-turf-phah-zo&catid=43:news&Itemid=63 |archive-url=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 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 April 2013 |access-date=19 August 2012 |newspaper=The Zozam Times }}</ref>
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==

===Newspapers===

*Hnamdamna
*Zochhiar
*Lunglei Times
*Daifim
*Ralvengtu<ref>{{cite web|title=Ralvengtu|url=http://ralvengtu.com/|access-date=5 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626093359/http://ralvengtu.com/|archive-date=26 June 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*Vulmawi<ref>{{cite web|title=Vulmawi|url=http://www.vulmawi.com/|access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref>
*Lunglei Tribune
*MAKEDONIA (Sunday)
*Daily Post
*Zunzam
<ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |publisher=DIPR Mizoram |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |archive-date=19 June 2013 }}</ref>

===Cable Networks===
*LDF Cable Network
*J.B. Cable Network

==Transport==
[[File:Pawan hans helicopter mizoram.jpg|300px|thumb|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]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pachuau |first1=Joy |title=The Camera as a Witness |date=13 April 2015 |publisher=Cambridge University |isbn=9781107073395 |pages=150}}</ref>

A Helicopter service by [[Pawan Hans]] has been started between [[Aizawl]] and Lunglei.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl-Lunglei|url=http://www.vulmawi.com/2012/08/mizorama-helicopter-service-hmasa-ber.html|access-date=5 September 2012|newspaper=Vulmawi|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205185657/http://www.vulmawi.com/2012/08/mizorama-helicopter-service-hmasa-ber.html|archive-date=5 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The distance between Lunglei and [[Aizawl]] is less than {{convert|200|km|mi}}, and the cities are connected by regular service of buses and jeeps.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Lunglei|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rlunglei.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about {{convert|25|km|mi}} from Lunglei.<ref>{{cite news|title=Second airport for Mizoram|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091223/jsp/northeast/story_11896579.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105043949/http://telegraphindia.com/1091223/jsp/northeast/story_11896579.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 January 2010|access-date=5 September 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph}}</ref>

==Neighbourhoods==
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
* 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
{{div col end}}

== 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 [[loom|handloomed]] [[cloth]], furniture, agricultural equipment, woven [[textiles]], and [[bamboo]] and [[wicker|cane]] work. Lunglei is also the Church Headquarters of [[Baptist Church of Mizoram]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage}}

{{Lunglei district}}
{{Mizoram}}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Lunglei district]]

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