Lunglei District occupies more or less the central part of Mizoram, extending more to the southern side. It is bounded on the north-west by Mamit District, on the north-east by Serchhip District and Hnahthial District, on the south by Lawngtlai District, on the southeast by Siaha District. It shares international border with Bangladesh on the West.
- In 1890 Lushai Hills was formally annexed by the British and a separate District was established with its Hqrs. at Aijal (Aizawl).
On 1st April, 1891 Southern Portion of Lushai Hill was constituted as a separate District under the Lt. Governor of Bengal.
- By proclamation of the Govt. of India, the South Lushai Hills was placed under the Administration of Assam on 1.4.1898. With the amalgamation of the South and the North into one District, the South Lushai Hills District was rendered as Sub-Division and the entire Lushai Hills District Administration was in the hands of Superintendent with its Headquarters at Aizawl and Sub-Divisional Officer at Lunglei (then Lungleh).
- The elevation of Mizo District to the Union Territory status in January 1972, again brought about great and significant changes in the Administrative set up of Mizoram. Three Districts were created namely, Aizawl, Lunglei and Chhimtuipui Districts. In 1998 five more Districts were created viz- Champhai, Kolasib, Mamit, Serchhip and Lawngtlai. In 2019 Hnahthial District was carved out of Lunglei District.
With an area of 3422.26 Sq.Km. (as per preliminary survey conducted by MIRSAC), Lunglei is geographically the biggest District of the State, accounting for 21.52 % of the total land under the State.
As per preliminary survey conducted by MIRSAC |
Location:
Latitude : 22030’6” N – 23024’20” N
Longtitude : 92020’42” E – 92057’4” E
International Borders : Bangladesh (on the west)
Average elevation : 722 mts (2369 ft)
Highest elevation : Zopuitlang (1850 mts)
Lowest elevation : Khawthlangtuipui (Karnaphuli) River (20 mts)
Climate : Humid tropical climate
Average Rainfall : 2566 mm per annum
No. of Sub-Division : 2
No. of RD Block : 3
No. of Notified Town : 2
No. of Villages : 92
No. of Village Councils : 113
No. of households : 27676
No. of Assembly Constituencies : 6
Population (as per 2011 census)
Male : 69851
Female : 65464
Total : 135315
Density : 39.54 per Sq. km
Literacy ( as per 2011 census)
Male : 76.92%
Female : 70.15%
Total : 73.64%
Road Communication
NH-54 (via Serchhip) : 235 kms from Aizawl
World Bank Road
(via Thenzawl) : 175 kms. From Aizawl
No. of Police Station : 4
No. of Police Out Post : 1
Educational Institutions
Primary School : 347
Middle School : 47
High School : 80
Higher Secondary Schools : 13
Colleges : 3
Other institutions : 4 (DIET, Polytechnic, NEILIT, HATIM)
Total : 688
Hospitals :
Government : 2 (Lunglei &Tlabung Sub-Div.)
Private : 2 (Faith Hospital, Hope Hospital)
Others : 2 (Christian Hospital, John William Hospital)
Total : 6
Nursing Schools : 2
CHCs : 1
PHCs : 11
Sub-Health Centers : 55
Dispensary : 7
Veterinary Hospital : 1
Regional Animal Health Centers : 6
Cottage Industries : 106
Industries : 292
FCS &CAGodowns : 15
Financial Institutions/Banking Facilities
State Bank of India
Mizoram Rural Bank
Mizoram Cooperative Apex Bank
Canara Bank
Syndicate Bank
IDBI Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
Recreation Centres :
District Park, Zobawk
JB Resorts, Thaizawl
Laldenga Park, Kawmzawl, Pukpui
Zomuan Park, Nghasih, Near Lunglei “Bridge of Rock”
Other notable places :
SaikutiHall – a Multi Purpose Hall where most of the concerts, significant events and celebrations are held.
ThuamluaiaMual – the second football stadium with artificial turf in Mizoram.
Lena Stadium – inaugurated in 2019
Convention Centre - a Multi Purpose Hall where significant events and celebrations are held.
Dense forest area : 524.63 sq.kms
There are 6 Assembly Constituencies:
(1) Lunglei North MLA – Shri Dr. Vanlaltanpuia (MNF)
(2) Lunglei East MLA – ShriLawmawmaTochhawng (MNF)
(3) Lunglei West MLA – Shri C. Lalrinsanga (MNF)
(4) Lunglei South MLA – Shri Dr.K.Pachhunga (MNF)
(5)Thorang MLA – Zodintluanga (INC)
(6) West Tuipui MLA – NiharKanti Chakma (INC)
