# Vaphai

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Village in Mizoram, India

Vaphai Ivaphai village Nickname: Phaikhawpui Vaphai Location in Mizoram, India Show map of Mizoram Vaphai Vaphai (India) Show map of India Coordinates: 23°08′49″N 93°19′31″E / 23.146832°N 93.325227°E / 23.146832; 93.325227 Country India State Mizoram District Champhai Block Khawbung Founded by Mitinliana[citation needed] Elevation 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Population (2011)[1] • Total 2,252 Languages • Official Mizo Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 796321 Vehicle registration MZ Coastline 0 kilometres (0 mi) Nearest city Champhai Sex ratio 968 females per 1000 males ♂/♀[1] Literacy 98.06% Website thlangtlakmual.com

**Vaphai** is a village at the extreme east of [Champhai district](/source/Champhai_district) of [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram).[2]

## Geography and location

Vaphai, with an average altitude of 5,686 feet (1,733 m) above sea level,[3] lies about 11 km east of Tehsil Main Town [Khawbung](/source/Khawbung).

## Etymology

Its original name was "Ivaphai", which literally means "Plains of the river Iva", referring to its original location in the river valley slightly west of its present location. The first syllable got dropped probably by [elision](/source/Elision) in course of time. It is situated at an average altitude of 5,686 feet (1,733 m) above sea level.[3]

## History

The village was established by Pu Mitinlianan in 1876 who started ruling the village for 45 years till his death in 1921. It was then ruled by Pu Chawnghleithanga in 1922 (1 year), who then passed it on to his son Pu Tlangtinchhuma who ruled till 1937 (14 years). And who then passed it on to his wife Pi Satinkhawli ruled till 1945 The last chieftainship was held by Pu Lalrokhama (17 years) until the abolition of chieftainship in 1954.[4]

## Demographics

According to the [2011 census of India](/source/2011_census_of_India), Vaphai has 454 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 95.25%.[1]

Demographics (2011 Census)[1] Total Male Female Population 2252 1144 1108 Children aged below 6 years 419 198 221 Scheduled caste 0 0 0 Scheduled tribe 2203 1109 1094 Literates 1746 911 835 Workers (all) 1123 621 502 Main workers (total) 1108 618 490 Main workers: Cultivators 821 431 390 Main workers: Agricultural labourers 109 58 51 Main workers: Household industry workers 9 7 2 Main workers: Other 169 122 47 Marginal workers (total) 15 3 12 Marginal workers: Cultivators 5 1 4 Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers 3 1 2 Marginal workers: Household industry workers 0 0 0 Marginal workers: Others 7 1 6 Non-workers 1129 523 606

## Tourism

Țan Tlang mountain

Since the Mizos moved into Mizoram from the east, most historical monuments and places of cultural importance are to be found in eastern Mizoram and Burma.[5]

Ṭan tláng, lit. Ṭan mountain, with a height of 6,027 feet (1,837 m) is the fifth-tallest mountain in Mizoram.[6]

## Economy and border haat trade

Vaphai ([Saikhumphai](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Saikhumphai&action=edit&redlink=1)) is one of the 4 [Border Haats](/source/Borders_of_India#Hat) (markets) in Mizoram, others being at [Sangau](/source/Sangau) ([Pangkhua](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pangkhua&action=edit&redlink=1)), [Hnahlan](/source/Hnahlan) and [Zote](/source/S.Zote), all of which boost the local trade and economy.[7]

## Transport and connectivity

[Zokhawthar](/source/Zokhawthar) (88 km north) provides connectivity to [India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway](/source/India%E2%80%93Myanmar%E2%80%93Thailand_Trilateral_Highway) (IMT),[8] and [Asian Highway Network](/source/Asian_Highway_Network) and [Asian Highway 1](/source/AH1#India_North-East) (AH1).[9]

## See also

- [Borders of India](/source/Borders_of_India)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-census_2011_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-census_2011_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-census_2011_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-census_2011_1-3) ["District Census Handbook - Champhai"](http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1504_PART_B_DCHB_CHAMPHAI.pdf) (PDF). *[2011 Census of India](/source/2011_Census_of_India)*. Directorate of Census Operations, Mizoram. Retrieved 22 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Chanchin_2-0)** ["Profile of Vaphai village"](http://khawbung.mizoram.gov.in/Profile%20of%20Villages/Vaphai.htm). *Profile of villages within Khawbung RD block*. Khawbung Rural Development Block. 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ety1_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ety1_3-1) Rintluanga Pachuau (27 August 2015). ["Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography"](https://books.google.com/books?id=MYaYKXgAwLwC&pg=PA33).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [""Vaphai" history"](http://wikiedit.org/India/Vaphai/244859/). 8 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Lalthangliana, B. (1980). [*History of Mizo in Burma*](https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.467585). Zawlbuk Agencies. Retrieved 9 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Hills in Mizoram"](http://www.mizoram.nic.in/about/hill.htm). Retrieved 27 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-up8_7-0)** [Outlook India India, Myanmar likely to set up four *Border Haats*](https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/india-myanmar-likely-to-set-up-four-border-haats/1600444), Outlook India, 20 Aug 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-up4_8-0)** [The Role of BIMSTEC in Revitalising India’s Northeast](https://www.orfonline.org/research/the-role-of-bimstec-in-revitalising-indias-northeast/), ORF, 23 Jun 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ah1_9-0)** [New road, rail links to make Manipur gateway to SE Asia: CM](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/new-road-rail-links-to-make-manipur-gateway-to-se-asia-cm/article25441980.ece), The Hindu, November 08, 2018.

v t e Champhai district Notified Towns Champhai North Vanlaiphai Blocks and villages Champhai Hnahlan Khuangphah Lungphunlian Murlen N.E. Diltlang Ngur N. Khawbung Tualcheng Vaikhawtlang Vapar Khawbung Buang Bulfekzawl Bungzung New Dungtlang Old Dungtlang E. Chawngtui Farkawn Khankawn Khuangleng Khuangthing Leisenzo Leithum Lianpui New Hruaikawn Old Hruaikawn South Khawbung New Samthang Old Samthang Sazep Sesih Thekpui Thekte Vangchhia Vanzau Vaphai Zawlsei Zawngtetui

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