Hnahthial
| Hnahthial Hnahthial | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Hnahthial | |
| Coordinates: 22°58′57″N 92°54′41″E / 22.9826°N 92.9113°ECoordinates: 22°58′57″N 92°54′41″E / 22.9826°N 92.9113°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Lunglei |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,123 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Hnahthial is a census town in Lunglei district in the Indian state of Mizoram.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Hnahthial had a population of 7123. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Hnahthial has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 80%. In Hnahthial, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
There is one college - Hnahthial College, under Mizoram University and a number of public and private schools.Among the private schools, English Congregation School is a renowned school comprising Nursery to Class VIII.
Transport
A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans[2] has been started which connects the Aizawl with Hnahthial.[3] The Distance between Hnahthial and Aizawl through NH 54 is 172 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.[4]
Media
The Major Newspapers in Hnahthial are Hnahthial Today, Hnahthial Times and Calathea.[5]
Notable residents
Notable former residents of Hnahthial include:
- Jeje Lalpekhlua Indian footballer and Captain of Indian U23 team.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ↑ "Nilaini atangin ‘Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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