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'''Hnahthial''' ({{IPA|or|hnahˈthial||}}) is the headquarters of [[Hnahthial district]] in the [[India|Indian]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Mizoram]]. The term Hnahthial is a Mizo term that means [[Phrynium]] capitatum, a plant that grows abundantly in Hnahthial.

==Demographics== As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Hnahthial has a population of 7187 of which 3,573 are males while 3,614 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Hnahthial has an average literacy rate of 97.24%, higher than state average of 91.33%: male literacy is 97.94%, and female literacy is 96.55%. In Hnahthial, 13.18% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|title= Hnahthial Taluk Population - Lunglei, Mizoram|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/mizoram/lunglei/hnahthial-population.html|publisher= Censusindia.com|access-date= 7 January 2022}}</ref>

== Education == [[File:Mizo school girls.jpg|thumb|300 px|left|upright|Nuchhungi English medium schoolgirls]] [[File:Nuchhungi English Medium School Hnahthial Lunglei Mizoram appreciation Muani.jpg|thumb|300 px|left|upright|Nuchhungi English Medium School Hnahthial appreciation]] [[File:Hnahthial college.jpg|thumb|300 px|left|upright|Hnahthial college]] [[File:GHTC Main Gate.jpg|thumb|300 px|left|upright|Hnahthial college main gate]] There is one college, [[Hnahthial College]], under [[Mizoram University]] and a number of public and private schools. Hnahthial has one government higher secondary school, two government high schools, three middle schools, six government primary schools and eight private schools.

The high schools run by the government of Mizoram are Government High School and Southern High School; middle schools run by the government of Mizoram are the Indira Memorial Middle School, Model Middle School and Government Middle School

Primary schools run by the government of Mizoram are named Primary School 1 through 6.

Elementary education is being administered by sub-divisional education officer.

The private schools are [[Nuchhungi English Medium School]]<ref>{{cite web|title= This site is about Nuchhungi English Medium School, Hnahthial|url=https://nemshnahthial.wordpress.com|publisher= Nuchhungi English Medium School|access-date=24 June 2015}}</ref> that won the first prize in Middle School section march past competition in 2020 in the first Republic Day celebration held in Hnahthial after Hnahthial District was made functional,<ref>{{cite web|title= Hnahthial District-ah a vawi khat nan Republic Day ropui taka lawm a ni|url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/hnahthial-district-ah-a-vawi-khatna-atan-republic-day-2020-ropui-taka-lawm-a-ni|publisher= I&PR, Mizoram|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Mantawni Memorial English School, Sapzari Memorial School, Moriah Public School, St. Stephen's School, FD Higher Secondary School, Presbyterian English School and Baptist English School.

==Transport== A helicopter service by [[Pawan Hans]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mizorama Helicopter Service Tur Chief Minister in Hawng |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng |publisher=Mizoram DIPR |access-date=14 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng |archive-date=12 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> has been started which connects the [[Aizawl]] with Hnahthial.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nilaini atangin ‘Helicopter Service|url=http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63|access-date=20 August 2012|newspaper=The Zozam Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923163051/http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63|archive-date=23 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The distance between Hnahthial and [[Aizawl]] through NH 54 is 172&nbsp;km and is connected by a bus and jeep/maxi cab service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref>

==Neighbourhoods== * Peniel Veng * Model Veng * Chanmari Veng * Lungleng Veng * Venglai * Bazar Veng * Kanaan Veng * Electric Veng *Electrict North

==Media== The major newspapers in Hnahthial are Huihchhuk, Rallang Weekly, Hnahthial Today, Hnahthial Times and Calathea.<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 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

There are two cable television networks - LD Cable Network and VL Vision.

==Notable residents==

Notable former residents of Hnahthial include: * [[Jeje Lalpekhlua]] – [[India]]n footballer. Has played more than fifty games for the [[India national football team|Indian]] national team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jeje-lalpekhlua/100674// |title=India - J. Lalpekhlua - Profile with news, career statistics and history |website=soccerway.com |access-date= 31 October 2021}}</ref>

* [[Isaac Vanmalsawma]] – [[India]]n footballer. Has played for different ISL clubs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/issac-vanmalsawma/431823// |title=India - Isaac Vanmalsawma - Profile with news, career statistics and history |website=soccerway.com |access-date= 25 May 2025}}</ref>

Notable current residents of Hnahthial include: * [[K. Lalrinfela]] – [[India]]n footballer. Has played for [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)]] in 2024-25 season and will play for [[Odisha FC]] in the forthcoming three seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/k-lalrinfela/882927// |title=India - K. Lalrinfela - Profile with news, career statistics and history |website=soccerway.com |access-date= 25 May 2025}}</ref>

* [[Jeremy Laldinpuia]] – [[India]]n footballer who has been playing for [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)]] since 2024-25 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jeremy-laldinpuia/882933// |title=India - J. Laldinpuia - Profile with news, career statistics and history |website=soccerway.com |access-date= 25 May 2025}}</ref>

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