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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&nbsp;km (102&nbsp;miles) south of [[Aizawl]].
'''Lunglei''' ({{IPAc-en|'|l|ʌ|ŋ|l|eɪ}}, locally {{IPAc-en|l|ʊ|ŋ|'|l|eɪ}}), formerly rendered '''Lungleh''', is the second-largest town in [[Mizoram]], [[Northeast India|northeastern India]], situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of [[British rule in the Lushai Hills|British South Lushai Hills]] from 1889 to 1898.&lt;ref&gt;Chaterjee, Suhas (1985). Mizoram under the British rule. Mittal Publication. p. 225.&lt;/ref&gt; It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level, on a [[ridge]] surrounded by hills. As of 2023, the town has an estimated population of 157,000.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801516-lunglei-mizoram.html | title=Lunglei Notified Town City Population Census 2011-2024 &amp;#124; Mizoram }}&lt;/ref&gt;


==History==
==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>
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 [[Aizawl = |Aijal]] for the North Lushai Hills.&lt;ref&gt;{{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&amp;q=Lunglei+Town&amp;pg=PA1895}}&lt;/ref&gt; 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.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book|last=K. C. Kabra|title=Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business &amp; Industry|year=2008|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|isbn=9788180695186|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0PcdaYllHNUC&amp;q=lunglei+economy&amp;pg=PA75}}&lt;/ref&gt; 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.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book |last1=Pachuau |first1=Joy |title=The Camera as a Witness |date=13 April 2015 |publisher=Cambridge University |isbn=9781107073395 |pages=165}}&lt;/ref&gt; 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.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book |last1=Sharma |first1=Sushil Kumar |title=Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986 |publisher=Vivekananda Foundation |pages=4}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Geography==
==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 &nbsp;metres (4009&nbsp;feet).
Lunglei is located at {{Coord|22.88|N|92.73|E|}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Lunglei.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lunglei]&lt;/ref&gt;


==Demographics ==
==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.
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.
{{update after|2022}}
{{update after|2022}}
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.
As of the [[2011 Census of India]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;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}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Administration==
==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 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.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=District Profile|url=http://lunglei.nic.in/distprofile.htm|publisher=Lunglei District|access-date=19 August 2012}}&lt;/ref&gt;


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>
The Lunglei town is managed by [[Lunglei Municipal Council]].&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Education==
==Education==
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The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:
The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:
*[[Lunglei Government College]], Lunglei
*[[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>
*[[J.Buana College]], Lunglei&lt;ref&gt;{{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 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[Kapthangi College Lunglei. Electric Veng]]
*[[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>
*[[Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram]]&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;
* 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>
* Mizoram Polytechnic offering Engineering diploma courses.&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;
* Lunglei Nursing College <ref>{{cite web|title=Lunglei Nursing College|url=http://nursingschoollunglei.blogspot.in/|access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref>
* Lunglei Nursing College &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Lunglei Nursing College|url=http://nursingschoollunglei.blogspot.in/|access-date=5 September 2012}}&lt;/ref&gt;
* [[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>
* [[Christian Hospital Serkawn]] Nursing College&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;
* [[Mizoram Engineering College]]
* [[Mizoram Engineering College]]
*District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)
*District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)
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[[File:Thuamluaia ground.jpg|300px|thumb|Thuamluaia Mual football ground]]
[[File:Thuamluaia ground.jpg|300px|thumb|Thuamluaia Mual football ground]]
Some of the notable tourist spots of the district of Lunglei are:
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>
* '''Zobawk Sports Academy'''&lt;ref&gt;{{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 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
* '''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>
* '''Kawmzawl Park'''&lt;ref&gt;{{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 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
*''' Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary'''
*''' 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.
* '''Saikuti Hall'''&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Saikuti hall|url=http://archtechconsultants.com/big_images/saikuti-_hall.html|publisher=Architech Consultants|access-date=19 August 2012}}&lt;/ref&gt; 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>
* '''Thuamluaia Mual''' - is the second football stadium with Artificial turf in Mizoram.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|title=Lunglei-ah Artificial Turf phah zo |url=http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=4712:lunglei-ah-artificial-turf-phah-zo&amp;catid=43:news&amp;Itemid=63 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130416004340/http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=4712:lunglei-ah-artificial-turf-phah-zo&amp;catid=43:news&amp;Itemid=63 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 April 2013 |access-date=19 August 2012 |newspaper=The Zozam Times }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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==
==Media==
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*Lunglei Times
*Lunglei Times
*Daifim
*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>
*Ralvengtu&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Vulmawi<ref>{{cite web|title=Vulmawi|url=http://www.vulmawi.com/|access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref>
*Vulmawi&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Vulmawi|url=http://www.vulmawi.com/|access-date=5 September 2012}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Lunglei Tribune
*Lunglei Tribune
*MAKEDONIA (Sunday)
*MAKEDONIA (Sunday)
*Daily Post
*Daily Post
*Zunzam
*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>
&lt;ref&gt;{{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 }}&lt;/ref&gt;
 
===Cable Networks===
*LDF Cable Network
*J.B. Cable Network


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[File:Pawan hans helicopter mizoram.jpg|300px|thumb|Pawan hans Helicopter Mizoram]]
[[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>
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]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book |last1=Pachuau |first1=Joy |title=The Camera as a Witness |date=13 April 2015 |publisher=Cambridge University |isbn=9781107073395 |pages=150}}&lt;/ref&gt;
 
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 ==
A Helicopter service by [[Pawan Hans]] has been started between [[Aizawl]] and Lunglei.&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt; 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.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Lunglei|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rlunglei.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}&lt;/ref&gt; There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about {{convert|25|km|mi}} from Lunglei.&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;
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]].


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This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Lunglei district.
Lunglei
Lungleh
Town
Clockwise from top: aerial view of Lunglei, Thuamluaia Ground, houses in Lunglei, Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram (HATIM)
Nickname: 
Leitlangpui
Lunglei is located in India
Lunglei
Lunglei
Coordinates: 22°53′N 92°44′E / 22.88°N 92.73°E / 22.88; 92.73
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictLunglei
Government
 • BodyLunglei Municipal Council
Area
 • Total25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
1,222 m (4,009 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total157,000
 • Rank2nd in Mizoram
 • Density6,300/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796701<ref name="pincode">"Lunglei Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 21 July 2021.</ref>
Vehicle registrationMZ-02
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in

Lunglei (/ˈlʌŋleɪ/, locally /lʊŋˈleɪ/), formerly rendered 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.<ref>Chaterjee, Suhas (1985). Mizoram under the British rule. Mittal Publication. p. 225.</ref> It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level, on a ridge surrounded by hills. As of 2023, the town has an estimated population of 157,000.<ref>"Lunglei Notified Town City Population Census 2011-2024 &#124; Mizoram".</ref>

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.<ref>Prakas, Col Ved (2007). Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Volume 4. Atlantic Publishers. ISBN 9788126907069.</ref> 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.<ref>K. C. Kabra (2008). Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 9788180695186.</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>Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge University. p. 165. ISBN 9781107073395.</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>Sharma, Sushil Kumar. Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986. Vivekananda Foundation. p. 4.</ref>

Geography

Lunglei is located at 22°53′N 92°44′E / 22.88°N 92.73°E / 22.88; 92.73.<ref>Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lunglei</ref>

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 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,<ref>"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.</ref>

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>"District Profile". Lunglei District. Retrieved 19 August 2012.</ref>

The Lunglei town is managed by Lunglei Municipal Council.<ref>PTI (3 April 2023). "Opposition ZPM sweeps Lunglei civic polls in major setback to Mizoram's ruling MNF". ThePrint. Retrieved 5 April 2023.</ref>

Education

Lunglei Government College Entrance

The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:

Tourism

Thuamluaia Mual football ground

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

Media

Newspapers

  • Hnamdamna
  • Zochhiar
  • Lunglei Times
  • Daifim
  • Ralvengtu<ref>"Ralvengtu". Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.</ref>
  • Vulmawi<ref>"Vulmawi". Retrieved 5 September 2012.</ref>
  • Lunglei Tribune
  • MAKEDONIA (Sunday)
  • Daily Post
  • Zunzam

<ref>"Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.</ref>

Transport

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>Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge University. p. 150. ISBN 9781107073395.</ref>

A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started between Aizawl and Lunglei.<ref>"Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl-Lunglei". Vulmawi. Retrieved 5 September 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)</ref> 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.<ref>"Aizawl to Lunglei". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.</ref> There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Lunglei.<ref>"Second airport for Mizoram". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2012.</ref>

References

External links

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