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, on the south by Lawngtlai District, on the southeast by Saiha District. It shares international borders with Myanmar on the east and Bangladesh on the west.
- Location:
As per preliminary survey conducted by MIRSAC
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 V Malsawmtluanga (ZPM)
(2) Lunglei East MLA – Smt Lalrinpuii (ZPM)
(3) Lunglei West MLA – Shri T Lalhlimpuia (ZPM)
(4) Lunglei South MLA – Shri Lalramliana Papuia (ZPM)
(5)Thorang MLA – Shri R Rohmingliana (MNF)
(6) West Tuipui MLA – Smt Prova Chakma (MNF)
District Park
Contact No : 9615505976-Chowkedar / 9436143353-Office
JB. Resorts
Contact No:9862925638 / 9612357467
Laldenga Park
Contact No:9863615681-Chowkedar/9436143353-Office
Zomuan Park
Contact No :9862969313/0372-2322181/9862655923
Civil Hospital, Lunglei.
Christian Hospital, Serkawn.