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This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see [Lunglei district](/source/Lunglei_district).

Town in Mizoram, India

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 Show map of Mizoram Lunglei Show map of India Coordinates: 22°53′N 92°44′E / 22.88°N 92.73°E / 22.88; 92.73 Country India State Mizoram District Lunglei Government • Body Lunglei Municipal Council Area • Total 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi) Elevation 1,222 m (4,009 ft) Population (2023) • Total 157,000 • Rank 2nd in Mizoram • Density 6,300/km2 (16,000/sq mi) Languages • Official Mizo Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 796701[1] Vehicle registration MZ-02 Climate Cwa Website mizoram.nic.in

**Lunglei** ([/ˈlʌŋleɪ/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English), locally [/lʊŋˈleɪ/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English)), formerly rendered **Lungleh**, is the second-largest town in [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram), [northeastern India](/source/Northeast_India), situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of [British South Lushai Hills](/source/British_rule_in_the_Lushai_Hills) from 1889 to 1898.[2] It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level, on a [ridge](/source/Ridge) surrounded by hills. As of 2023, the town has an estimated population of 157,000.[3]

## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aizawl_%3D&action=edit&redlink=1) for the North Lushai Hills.[4] The two were united in 1898. Lunglei is the largest town in [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram) and was an important town until the partition of India as it had direct access to [Chittagong](/source/Chittagong), a big city in [Bangladesh](/source/Bangladesh) which made Lunglei the commercial and education centre.[5] 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.[6] on 1 March 1966, the MNF declared unilateral Mizo Independence and attacked [Assam Rifles](/source/Assam_Rifles) post at Lunglei, captured the SDO and seized Rs 18 Lakhs from the Govt Treasury.[7]

## Geography

Lunglei is located at [22°53′N 92°44′E / 22.88°N 92.73°E / 22.88; 92.73](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Lunglei&params=22.88_N_92.73_E_).[8]

## Demographics

Lunglei is one of the prominent districts of Mizoram. Encompassing a total area of 4,538 square kilometres (1,752 mi2), 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items)*] As of the [2011 Census of India](/source/2011_Census_of_India),[9]

## 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.[10]

The Lunglei town is managed by [Lunglei Municipal Council](/source/Lunglei_Municipal_Council).[11]

## Education

Lunglei Government College Entrance

The Major Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Lunglei are:

- [Lunglei Government College](/source/Lunglei_Government_College), Lunglei

- [J.Buana College](/source/J.Buana_College), Lunglei[12]

- [Kapthangi College Lunglei. Electric Veng](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kapthangi_College_Lunglei._Electric_Veng&action=edit&redlink=1)

- [Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram](/source/Higher_and_Technical_Institute_of_Mizoram)[13]

- Mizoram Polytechnic offering Engineering diploma courses.[14]

- Lunglei Nursing College [15]

- [Christian Hospital Serkawn](/source/Christian_Hospital_Serkawn) Nursing College[16]

- [Mizoram Engineering College](/source/Mizoram_Engineering_College)

- District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

## Tourism

Thuamluaia Mual football ground

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

- **Zobawk Sports Academy**[17]

- **Kawmzawl Park**[18]

- **Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary**

- **Saikuti Hall**[19] where most of the [concerts](/source/Concerts) and celebrations are held. A unique [museum](/source/Museum) has also been established in the hall where local [painters](/source/Painters) demonstrate their skill and exhibit their works.

- **Thuamluaia Mual** - is the second football stadium with Artificial turf in Mizoram.[20]

## Media

### Newspapers

- Hnamdamna

- Zochhiar

- Lunglei Times

- Daifim

- Ralvengtu[21]

- Vulmawi[22]

- Lunglei Tribune

- MAKEDONIA (Sunday)

- Daily Post

- Zunzam

[23]

## Transport

Pawan hans Helicopter Mizoram

The closest route to Lunglei in the 1890s was through [Tlabung](/source/Tlabung), a town about 35 kilometers from Lunglei where [Karnaphuli River](/source/Karnaphuli_River) connects to [Chittagong](/source/Chittagong), a distance of about 90 kilometers. In the 1940s, a trip from Lunglei to Shillong or Kolkata passed through [Chittagong](/source/Chittagong) rather than [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl).[24]

A Helicopter service by [Pawan Hans](/source/Pawan_Hans) has been started between [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) and Lunglei.[25] The distance between Lunglei and [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) is less than 200 kilometres (120 mi), and the cities are connected by regular service of buses and jeeps.[26] There are also plans to construct a small airport at Kawmzawl, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Lunglei.[27]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pincode_1-0)** ["Lunglei Pin code"](https://pin-code.net/in-loc/lunglei-pin-code/799469/). pin-code.net. Retrieved 21 July 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Chaterjee, Suhas (1985). Mizoram under the British rule. Mittal Publication. p. 225.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Lunglei Notified Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Mizoram"](https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801516-lunglei-mizoram.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Prakas, Col Ved (2007). [*Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Volume 4*](https://books.google.com/books?id=wxkC9S2jYCkC&q=Lunglei+Town&pg=PA1895). Atlantic Publishers. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9788126907069](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9788126907069).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** K. C. Kabra (2008). [*Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry*](https://books.google.com/books?id=0PcdaYllHNUC&q=lunglei+economy&pg=PA75). Concept Publishing Company. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9788180695186](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9788180695186).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). *The Camera as a Witness*. Cambridge University. p. 165. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781107073395](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781107073395).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Sharma, Sushil Kumar. *Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986*. Vivekananda Foundation. p. 4.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lunglei](http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Lunglei.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999). Census Commission of India. Archived from [the original](http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999) on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["District Profile"](http://lunglei.nic.in/distprofile.htm). Lunglei District. Retrieved 19 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** PTI (3 April 2023). ["Opposition ZPM sweeps Lunglei civic polls in major setback to Mizoram's ruling MNF"](https://theprint.in/india/opposition-zpm-sweeps-lunglei-civic-polls-in-major-setback-to-mizorams-ruling-mnf/1494470/). *ThePrint*. Retrieved 5 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["J.Buana College-ah seminar"](http://www.ralvengtu.com/contact/310-jbuana-college-ah-seminar.html). Ralvengtu. Retrieved 5 September 2012.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["HIGHER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MIZORAM (HATIM)"](http://www.mizobaptist.org/bcmnew/?page_id=430). Baptist Church of Mizoram. Retrieved 22 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["MIZORAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DINHMUN SAWIFIAHNA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140814041448/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-polytechnic-institute-dinhmun-sawifiahna). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-polytechnic-institute-dinhmun-sawifiahna) on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Lunglei Nursing College"](http://nursingschoollunglei.blogspot.in/). Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL SERKAWN NURSING SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY 2011"](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). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](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) on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Zobawk Sports Academy siam dawn"](http://ralvengtu.com/news/north-east/256-zobawk-sports-academy-siam-dawn.html). *Ralvengtu*. Retrieved 19 August 2012.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Kawmzawl park siam mek"](http://www.ralvengtu.com/contact/621-kawmzawl-park-siam-mek.html). *Ralvengtu*. Retrieved 19 August 2012.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Saikuti hall"](http://archtechconsultants.com/big_images/saikuti-_hall.html). Architech Consultants. Retrieved 19 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Lunglei-ah Artificial Turf phah zo"](http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4712:lunglei-ah-artificial-turf-phah-zo&catid=43:news&Itemid=63). *The Zozam Times*. Retrieved 19 August 2012.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Ralvengtu"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120626093359/http://ralvengtu.com/). Archived from [the original](http://ralvengtu.com/) on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Vulmawi"](http://www.vulmawi.com/). Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["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-24)** Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). *The Camera as a Witness*. Cambridge University. p. 150. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781107073395](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781107073395).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Mizorama Helicopter Service Hmasa Ber Aizawl-Lunglei"](http://www.vulmawi.com/2012/08/mizorama-helicopter-service-hmasa-ber.html). *Vulmawi*. Retrieved 5 September 2012.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Aizawl to Lunglei"](http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rlunglei.htm). Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** ["Second airport for Mizoram"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100105043949/http://telegraphindia.com/1091223/jsp/northeast/story_11896579.jsp). *The Telegraph*. Archived from [the original](http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091223/jsp/northeast/story_11896579.jsp) on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

## External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for ***[Lunglei](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lunglei#Q2182763)***.

v t e Lunglei district Hnahthial Lunglei S.Zote Serkawn Tlabung

v t e State of Mizoram Capital: Aizawl State symbols Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish History Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord Government Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police Chief Secretaries Districts Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual Urban Areas Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam Infrastructure Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport Education Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools Tourist attractions Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls Protected areas Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve Culture History Music Language Literature Cuisine People Sports Clothing Topics Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education

v t e Urban Areas in Mizoram by Population 400,000+ Aizawl 50,000–100,000 Lunglei 10,000–49,999 Champhai Saiha Kolasib Serchhip Lawngtlai Saitual Khawzawl Vairengte Mamit North Kawnpui 5,000-9,999 Thenzawl Hnahthial Sairang Tlabung Bairabi Darlawn Zawlnuam 1,000-4,999 North Vanlaiphai Lengpui Khawhai Biate

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