Sipuikawn
Hmarkhawpui | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 24°12′51″N 93°02′11″E / 24.2142689°N 93.0363800°E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Pherzawl |
| Sub-Division | Tipaimukh Sub-Division |
| Established | 1977 |
| Founded by | Lûnsawi |
| Government | |
| • Body | Village Authority |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 771[2] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hmar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795121 |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
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Sipuikawn is a Hmar village in Pherzawl District, in the Indian state of Manipur.[3] Sipuikawn is also known by its alternate name "Hmarkhawpui".
Geography[edit | edit source]
It is located in south-western hilly region bordering Mizoram.[4] It is close to Tipaimukh, the southern tip of the Vangaitlang range, where the Tuivai River joins the Barak River. National Highway 2 (formerly National Highway 150) passes through the village connecting the region to Mizoram and central Manipur.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of Sipuikawn is believed to be much older than 1977. Sipuikawn villagers moved down from their earlier habitation in Hmawngzungkai.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sipuikawn". Mapcarta.
- ↑ "Village and Town Directory", District Census Handbook, Churachandpur. Directorate of Census Operations, Manipur. 2011. p. 86.
- ↑ "Hmarkhawpui (Sipuikawn)". Pherzawl District Website. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ↑ https://pherzawl.nic.in/sub-division-villages/