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{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Lawngtlai district}}
{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Lawngtlai district}}
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[[Mizo language|Mizo]]& [[Chakma language|Chakma]]
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| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
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'''Lawngtlai''' is the district headquarters of [[Lawngtlai district]] in the state of [[Mizoram]] in [[India]]. It is also the headquarters of [[Lai Autonomous District Council]], one of the three autonomous district Councils in Mizoram. The other two are [[Mara Autonomous District Council]] and [[Chakma Autonomous District Council]].
'''Lawngtlai''' is a town located in the southern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Lawngtlai district and is home to the [[Pawi people]], also known as the Hakha Chin people in Myanmar. Lawngtlai celebrates a variety of indigenous festivals, such as the Hlukhla Kut, similar to that of [[Chapchar Kut]].


==History==
==History==
Lawngtlai village was established by Haihmunga Hlawncheu, a Lai Chief in 1880 at present Vengpui. It has been named "Lawngtlai" as one day the Chief Haihmunga Hlawncheu seized a boat that was drifting down [[Kaladan river]] hence the name Lawng-tlai, which means Lawng=Boat Tlai-Seized.<ref>{{cite book|last=LH Chhuanawma|title=Problem and Prospect of Urbanization in Lawngtlai|year=2006|publisher=Mittal Publications}}</ref>
Lawngtlai village was established by Haihmunga Hlawncheu, a Lai Chief, in 1880 at present Vengpui. It has been named "Lawngtlai" as one day the Chief Haihmunga Hlawncheu seized a boat that was drifting down [[Kaladan river]] hence the name Lawng-tlai, which means ''Lawng''=boat, and ''tlai''=seized.<ref>{{cite book|last=LH Chhuanawma|title=Problem and Prospect of Urbanization in Lawngtlai|year=2006|publisher=Mittal Publications}}</ref>

== People ==
Majority of the people belong to [[Lai people|Lai]] group. They are small part of a much larger [[Chin people]] in [[Chin State]], [[Burma]]. However, today, many Lais speak Mizo as their first language too. Lais in India in general were earlier known as Pawis by outsiders.


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
According to [[Census of India, 2011]] Lawngtlai town has population of 20,830 of which 10,659 are males while 10,171 are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3122 which is 14.99% of total population of Lawngtlai. In Lawngtlai Notified Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 954 against Mizoram state average of 976. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Lawngtlai is around 971 compared to Mizoram state average of 970. Literacy rate of Lawngtlai city is 95.66% higher than state average of 91.33%. In Lawngtlai, Male literacy is around 96.97% while female literacy rate is 94.28%.<ref name="census2011.co.in">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801518-lawngtlai-mizoram.html |title=Lawngtlai Population Census 2011 |work=census2011.co.in |date= |accessdate=27 May 2018}}</ref>
According to Mizoram state government statistical handbook of 2008, Lawngtlai has a population of 18,959 with 3,246 households; that makes Lawngtlai the second biggest town in Southern Mizoram after [[Saiha]], also known as [[Siaha]]. Saiha, a fast growing town has a population of 29,275 with 4,560 households in the same year.


==Transport==
==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|accessdate=14 August 2012}}</ref> has been started which connects the [[Aizawl]] with Lawngtlai.<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|accessdate=20 August 2012|newspaper=The Zozam Times}}</ref> The Distance between Lawngtlai and [[Aizawl]] through NH 54 is 296 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|accessdate=29 August 2012}}</ref> The state Government of Mizoram has proposed to extend the railway up to Lawngtlai.<ref>Samaw.com: [http://samaw.com/railway-upto-lawngtlai-south-mizoram-proposed/1562 Railway upto (sic) Lawngtlai – South Mizoram proposed]</ref> Lawngtlai is also going to be the nodal point in India for the [[Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project]] which will link the town with Setpyitpyin (Kaletwa) in [[Myanmar]] through a 62 kilometer highway.<ref>{{cite news|last=Phukan|first=Papori|title=Kaladan Multi-Modal Project In Myanmar|url=http://manipuronline.com/look-east-policy/kaladan-multi-modal-project-in-myanmar/2010/12/19|accessdate=5 September 2012|newspaper=Manipur Online}}</ref>
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 |accessdate=14 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng |archivedate=12 December 2013 }}</ref> has been started which connects [[Aizawl]] with Lawngtlai.<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|accessdate=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 Lawngtlai and [[Aizawl]] through NH 54 is 296&nbsp;km and is connected with regular service of bus and jeeps.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|accessdate=29 August 2012}}</ref> The state government has proposed to extend the railway up to Lawngtlai.<ref>Samaw.com: [http://samaw.com/railway-upto-lawngtlai-south-mizoram-proposed/1562 Railway upto (sic) Lawngtlai – South Mizoram proposed]</ref> Lawngtlai is also going to be the nodal point in India for the [[Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project]] which will link the town with Setpyitpyin (Kaletwa) in [[Myanmar]] through a 62 kilometre highway.<ref>{{cite news|last=Phukan|first=Papori|title=Kaladan Multi-Modal Project In Myanmar|url=http://manipuronline.com/look-east-policy/kaladan-multi-modal-project-in-myanmar/2010/12/19|accessdate=5 September 2012|newspaper=Manipur Online}}</ref>

== Education ==
There is one college - Lawngtlai College, under [[Mizoram University]] and a number of public and private schools.


== Media ==
== Media ==
The Major Newspapers in Lawngtlai are <ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|accessdate=5 September 2012}}</ref>:
The major newspapers in Lawngtlai are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |publisher=DIPR Mizoram |accessdate=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |archivedate=19 June 2013 }}</ref>
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* Phawngpui Express
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* Lawngtlai Post<ref>{{cite news|title=Lawngtlai Post|url=http://thelawngtlaipost.blogspot.in/|accessdate=5 September 2012}}</ref>
* Ramthar
* Chhawkhlei Times
* Chhawkhlei Times
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* Ram Eng
* Lai Aw
* Lai Aw
* Lai Ram
* Lai Ram
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* The Lawngtlai Post<ref>{{cite news|title=Lawngtlai Post|url=http://thelawngtlaipost.blogspot.in/|accessdate=5 September 2012}}</ref>
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* Phawngpui Express
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* Ram Eng


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://lawngtlai.nic.in//index.htm Lawngtlai District website]
* [http://lawngtlai.nic.in//index.htm Lawngtlai District website]
* [http://maraland.net Website of its Southern neighbour]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101231022856/http://www.maraland.net/ Website of its Southern neighbour]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 8 April 2024

This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Lawngtlai district.

Lawngtlai
Town
Lawngtlai is located in Mizoram
Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai is located in India
Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai
Coordinates: 22°31′55″N 92°53′56″E / 22.532°N 92.899°E / 22.532; 92.899
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictLawngtlai
Founded byHaihmunga Hlawncheu
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
20,838
Languages
 • OfficialLai Mizo& Chakma
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796891
Vehicle registrationMZ
Nearest cityAizawl
Lok Sabha constituencyMizoram
Vidhan Sabha constituencyLawngtlai E & W
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in

Lawngtlai is a town located in the southern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Lawngtlai district and is home to the Pawi people, also known as the Hakha Chin people in Myanmar. Lawngtlai celebrates a variety of indigenous festivals, such as the Hlukhla Kut, similar to that of Chapchar Kut.

History

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Lawngtlai village was established by Haihmunga Hlawncheu, a Lai Chief, in 1880 at present Vengpui. It has been named "Lawngtlai" as one day the Chief Haihmunga Hlawncheu seized a boat that was drifting down Kaladan river hence the name Lawng-tlai, which means Lawng=boat, and tlai=seized.[1]

Demographics

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According to Census of India, 2011 Lawngtlai town has population of 20,830 of which 10,659 are males while 10,171 are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3122 which is 14.99% of total population of Lawngtlai. In Lawngtlai Notified Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 954 against Mizoram state average of 976. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Lawngtlai is around 971 compared to Mizoram state average of 970. Literacy rate of Lawngtlai city is 95.66% higher than state average of 91.33%. In Lawngtlai, Male literacy is around 96.97% while female literacy rate is 94.28%.[2]

Transport

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A helicopter service by Pawan Hans[3] has been started which connects Aizawl with Lawngtlai.[4] The distance between Lawngtlai and Aizawl through NH 54 is 296 km and is connected with regular service of bus and jeeps.[5] The state government has proposed to extend the railway up to Lawngtlai.[6] Lawngtlai is also going to be the nodal point in India for the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project which will link the town with Setpyitpyin (Kaletwa) in Myanmar through a 62 kilometre highway.[7]

Media

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The major newspapers in Lawngtlai are:[8]

  • Chhawkhlei Times
  • Lai Aw
  • Lai Ram
  • The Lawngtlai Post[9]
  • Phawngpui Express
  • Ram Eng
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References

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  1. ^ LH Chhuanawma (2006). Problem and Prospect of Urbanization in Lawngtlai. Mittal Publications.
  2. ^ "Lawngtlai Population Census 2011". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  3. ^ "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  6. ^ Samaw.com: Railway upto (sic) Lawngtlai – South Mizoram proposed
  7. ^ Phukan, Papori. "Kaladan Multi-Modal Project In Myanmar". Manipur Online. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Lawngtlai Post". Retrieved 5 September 2012.


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