North Vanlaiphai

North Vanlaiphai is a census town in East Lungdar Taluk in the Indian state of Mizoram. In the 2001 census it was listed in Serchhip District;[1] however in the 2011 census it was listed in Champhai District.[2] East Lungdar Taluk is split between the two districts.

North Vanlaiphai
city
North Vanlaiphai
North Vanlaiphai
Coordinates: 23°07′56″N 93°03′43″E
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictSerchhip
TalukEast Lungdar
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,602
Languages
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMZ
Websitemizoram.nic.in

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] North Vanlaiphai had a population of 3,275. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. North Vanlaiphai has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is also 84%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. By the 2011 census the population had increased to 3,602.[2]

Economy

Vanlaiphai has a flatland measuring 10 kilometers long and 0.8 kilometers in width for rice cultivation.[3] North Vanlaiphai also has a Maicham Small Hydro Project Phase 2 producing 3 MW of power which is about 20 kilometers from Vanlaiphai.[4] Tourism is also being promoted and a Tourist Lodge has been constructed by the Mizoram Government.[5]

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References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Office of the Registrar General, Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. "North Vanlaiphai Population Census 2011". Office of the Registrar General, Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
  3. K. C. Kabra (2008). Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry. Concept Publishing Company.
  4. "CM in Maicham Small Hydel Project Phase II a hawng". Buannel. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  5. Chhetri, Pratap. "PU S. HIATO'N NORTH VANLAIPHAI LEH EAST LUNGDAR TLAWH". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
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