Pherzawl district

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Pherzawl district
District of Manipur
Pherzawl District Map.png
Location in Manipur
Coordinates(Pherzawl): 24°15′N93°11′E / 24.250°N 93.183°E / 24.250; 93.183
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Manipur
Established2016 [1]
Headquarters Pherzawl
Area
 • Total
2,128 km2 (822 sq mi)
 • Rank5
Population
 • Total
47,259
 • Density22/km2 (58/sq mi)
Demographics
 •  Literacy 69.03%
Language(s)
 • Official Hmar and Paite
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration MN0
Major highways NH-150, NH-2
Website pherzawl.nic.in

Pherzawl district is located in the southern part of the state of Manipur. [2] It is bounded on the east by Churachandpur District; on the north by Tamenglong District, Noney District and Jiribam district; on the west by the Cachar District of Assam and on the South by Sinlung Hills, Mizoram. Pherzawl District has approximately 200 villages. [3] [4] [5]

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History

The Pherzawl district was formed in 2017 from two western subdivisions of Churachandpur district, viz., Tipaimukh subdivision and Thanlon subdivision. Two more subdivisions have since been created: Vangai Range subdivision out of Tipaimukh, and the Pherzawl subdivision out of Thanlon. The latter is described as "non-functional", which probably means that it does not have separate subdivisional offices. The district was inaugurated on 16 December 2018 by chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh. [2] [6]

Geography

Pherzawl District is located between 93° 11' 16" East longitude and 24° 15' 43" North latitude,[ citation needed ] and is in the southwestern part of Manipur. The district's elevation is approximately 1037 meters, equivalent to 3,402 feet above sea level. Situated in the extreme southwest of Manipur, it shares borders with Churachandpur, Noney, Tamenglong and Jiribam districts of Manipur, as well as the states of Assam and Mizoram.

The district covers a total area of 2285 sq.km, characterized by rugged hill terrain with prominent rivers such as Barak (Tuiruong), Tuipi, Tuivai, and Hringtuinek (Sartuinek), along with numerous streams and rivulets. [7] Tipaimukh (Ruonglevaisuo), the confluence of Tuivai and Barak rivers, serves as a significant trading hub and port for river transportation. It is also the proposed site for the controversial Tipaimukh Dam project, aimed at flood control and Hydroelectric power generation. Pherzawl District experiences a humid subtropical climate, with moderately fertile soil conducive to agriculture. The district's main crops include rice, maize, and ginger, with agriculture being the primary occupation of the residents. [3] [4]

The region falls within a humid subtropical climate classification. Its soil composition predominantly consists of moderately fertile clay loam, interspersed with patches of clay and loam. Temperature fluctuations span from a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) to a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F). Annual precipitation levels vary between 670 to 1,450 mm (26 to 57 in).

Administration

Pherzawl District is administered by a Deputy Commissioner, supported by an Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Officer, and other field staff. The district is divided into four sub-divisions, each with its own administrative setup, including a Sub-Divisional Officer responsible for both administrative and developmental initiatives. [3] Its current MLA is Ngursanglur Sanate from Tipaimukh AC, a constituency which covers the majority of Pherzawl district. [8]

Facilities

Pherzawl district is connected with the state capital Imphal via National Highway 2. There is also helicopter service at Parbung. [9] A bus service running between Imphal and Pherzawl began in 2017. [10] The district has one Community Health Centre (CHC) at Parbung. [11]

Languages

Languages in Pherzawl (2011) [12]

   Hmar (54.29%)
   Paite (20.36%)
   Vaiphei (8.04%)
   Thadou (4.42%)
   Gangte (3.28%)
   Bengali (2.37%)
  Others (7.24%)

Notable people

Villages

See also

Notes

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    Ankhasuo, also called Sibapurikhal, is a census village in the Vangai Range subdivision, Pherzawl district, Manipur, India. The village is on the bank of the Barak River, close to the border between Pherzawl and Jiribam districts. Savomphai, the next village to the north is the last village in Pherzawl district. Other villages in the vicinity are Kasurbali and Khangbor, the latter of which is enumerated within Ankhasuo for the census.

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    2. 1 2 "History | Pherzawl District | India" . Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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    5. ↑ "Pherzawl District Profile". Pherzawl District Website. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    6. ↑ "Pherzawl District Inauguration (Night Programme)". YouTube. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
    7. ↑ "Tourist Places | Pherzawl District | India" . Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    8. ↑ "People Archive". Pherzawl District Website. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    9. ↑ "Parbung helipad to be inaugurated soon: Manipur CM Biren". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
    10. ↑ "First view of Pherzawl Bus from Imphal; Long Vehicle Pragmatic for Hill Areas? – Zoram Observer". www.zoramobserver.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    12. ↑ "C-1 Population By Linguistic Community". Census. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
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