Hnahthial is the headquarters of

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in the

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Mizoram Mizoram () is a state in Northeast India, with Aizawl as its seat of government and capital city. The name of the state is derived from "Mizo", the self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo language means "lan ...

. The term Hnahthial is a Mizo term which means

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capitatum, a plant which grows in plenty in Hnahthial.

Demographics

As of the

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, Hnahthial has a population of 7187 of which 3,573 are males while 3,614 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Hnahthial has an average literacy rate of 97.24%, higher than state average of 91.33%: male literacy is 97.94%, and female literacy is 96.55%. In Hnahthial, 13.18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Nuchhungi English Medium School Hnahthial Lunglei Mizoram appreciation Muani

There is one college, Hnahthial College, under

Mizoram University Mizoram University is a central university under the University Grants Commission, Government of India, and was established on 2 July 2001, by the Mizoram University Act (2000) of the Parliament of India. The President of India is the official ...

and a number of public and private schools. Hnahthial has one government higher secondary school, two government high schools, three middle schools, seven government primary schools and seven private schools. The high schools run by the government of Mizoram are Government High School and Southern High School; middle schools run by the government of Mizoram are the Indira Memorial Middle School, Model Middle School and Government Middle School Primary schools run by the government of Mizoram are named Primary School 1 through 7. Elementary education is being administered by sub-divisional education officer. The private schools are Nuchhungi English Medium School, Mantawni Memorial English School, English Congregation School, which was awarded best model in the State level Inspire Award Science exhibition in 2016 and was entitled to National Level Science Exhibition, Delhi. Sapzari Memorial School, Moriah Public School and St. Stephen's School.

Transport

A helicopter service by

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has been started which connects the

Aizawl Aizawl (; Mizo: ) is the capital of the state of Mizoram in India. Aizawl was officially established on 25 February 1890. With a population of 293,416, it is the largest city in the state. It is also the centre of administration containing all ...

with Hnahthial. The distance between Hnahthial and

through NH 54 is 172 km and is connected by a bus and jeep/maxi cab service.

Neighbourhoods

* Peniel Veng * Model Veng (formerly Aithur Veng) * Chanmari Veng (formerly Chawngtui Veng) * Lungleng Veng * Venglai (formerly Tarpho Veng) * Bazar Veng * Kanaan Veng * Electric Veng

Media

The major newspapers in Hnahthial are Huihchhuk, Rallang Weekly, Hnahthial Today, Hnahthial Times and Calathea. There are two cable television networks - LD Cable Network and VL Vision.

Notable residents

Notable former residents of Hnahthial include: *

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n footballer. Has played more than fifty games for the

national team.

References

Cities and towns in Lunglei district {{Mizoram-geo-stub