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Town in Mizoram, India

Hnahthial Town Hnahthial Show map of Mizoram Hnahthial Show map of India Coordinates: 22°58′57″N 92°54′41″E / 22.9826°N 92.9113°E / 22.9826; 92.9113 Country India State Mizoram District Hnahthial district Population (2021) • Total 11,083 Languages • Official Mizo Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) Vehicle registration MZ 11 Website mizoram.nic.in

**Hnahthial** ([\[hnahˈthial\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Odia)) is the headquarters of [Hnahthial district](/source/Hnahthial_district) in the [Indian](/source/India) [state](/source/States_and_territories_of_India) of [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram). The term Hnahthial is a Mizo term that means [Phrynium](/source/Phrynium) capitatum, a plant that grows abundantly in Hnahthial.

## Demographics

As of the [2011 Census of India](/source/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.[1]

## Education

Nuchhungi English medium schoolgirls

Nuchhungi English Medium School Hnahthial appreciation

Hnahthial college

Hnahthial college main gate

There is one college, [Hnahthial College](/source/Hnahthial_College), under [Mizoram University](/source/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](/source/Nuchhungi_English_Medium_School)[2] 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,[3] 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](/source/Pawan_Hans)[4] has been started which connects the [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) with Hnahthial.[5] The distance between Hnahthial and [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) through NH 54 is 172 km and is connected by a bus and jeep/maxi cab service.[6]

## 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.[7]

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

## Notable residents

Notable former residents of Hnahthial include:

- [Jeje Lalpekhlua](/source/Jeje_Lalpekhlua) – [Indian](/source/India) footballer. Has played more than fifty games for the [Indian](/source/India_national_football_team) national team.[8]

- [Isaac Vanmalsawma](/source/Isaac_Vanmalsawma) – [Indian](/source/India) footballer. Has played for different ISL clubs.[9]

Notable current residents of Hnahthial include:

- [K. Lalrinfela](/source/K._Lalrinfela) – [Indian](/source/India) footballer. Has played for [Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)](/source/Mohammedan_SC_(Kolkata)) in 2024-25 season and will play for [Odisha FC](/source/Odisha_FC) in the forthcoming three seasons.[10]

- [Jeremy Laldinpuia](/source/Jeremy_Laldinpuia) – [Indian](/source/India) footballer who has been playing for [Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)](/source/Mohammedan_SC_(Kolkata)) since 2024-25 season.[11]

## References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Hnahthial](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hnahthial).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Hnahthial Taluk Population - Lunglei, Mizoram"](https://www.censusindia2011.com/mizoram/lunglei/hnahthial-population.html). Censusindia.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["This site is about Nuchhungi English Medium School, Hnahthial"](https://nemshnahthial.wordpress.com). Nuchhungi English Medium School. Retrieved 24 June 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Hnahthial District-ah a vawi khat nan Republic Day ropui taka lawm a ni"](https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/hnahthial-district-ah-a-vawi-khatna-atan-republic-day-2020-ropui-taka-lawm-a-ni). I&PR, Mizoram. Retrieved 2 February 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Mizorama Helicopter Service Tur Chief Minister in Hawng"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng). Mizoram DIPR. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng) on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service"](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). *The Zozam Times*. Archived from [the original](http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Aizawl to Siaha"](http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm). Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Accredited Journalists"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists) on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["India - J. Lalpekhlua - Profile with news, career statistics and history"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/jeje-lalpekhlua/100674//). *soccerway.com*. Retrieved 31 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["India - Isaac Vanmalsawma - Profile with news, career statistics and history"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/issac-vanmalsawma/431823//). *soccerway.com*. Retrieved 25 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["India - K. Lalrinfela - Profile with news, career statistics and history"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/k-lalrinfela/882927//). *soccerway.com*. Retrieved 25 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["India - J. Laldinpuia - Profile with news, career statistics and history"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/jeremy-laldinpuia/882933//). *soccerway.com*. Retrieved 25 May 2025.

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