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			{{About\|the municipality in Mizoram, India\|its namesake district\|Champhai district}}
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			\| image_caption = Champhai, Mizoram, from south, with Zotlang in the foreground. Taken from Ruantlang, across the Champhai Valley, with the town of Champhai stretched along the hill in the distance and the village of Zotlang in the foreground
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			\| nickname = Rice Bowl of Mizoram
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			\| postal_code = 796321
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			\| area_code = 03831
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			]
	'''Champhai''' is a border town in ] ] of ]. It is the headquarters of Champhai District, one of the eight districts in the state. It is located on the Indo-Myanmar border and is situated in a strategically important location. Because of this it is the main business corridor for ] and ] in the state.
			'''Champhai''' is the third largest town in ],<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/mizoram/ \| title=Mizoram (India): Towns in Districts - Population Statistics, Charts and Map }}</ref> ] and is one of the oldest settlements founded by the ], that initially served as a capital for the ] dynasty.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://champhai.nic.in/history/ \| title=History \| Champhai District, Government of Mizoram \| India }}</ref> Located near the ] facilitates ], it serves as a hub for trade and commerce in the region.

			Unlike most urban places in Mizoram, Champhai is situated in a valley and on top of a small hill. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,678 meters (5,505 feet) above sea level. It had an estimated population of 44,000 in 2023.
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	; General Information:
	: Area : 3185.83 sq km
	: Altitude : 1678 m
	: Rainfall : 1814 ml

	==~~External~~ ~~links~~==		== History ==
			Champhai was the headquarters of ], son of ], a Mizo Chief against whom the British Expedition of 1871–72 was directed. It was accorded the status of a fort during the ].<ref>{{cite book\|last=K. C. Kabra\|title=Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry\|year=2008\|publisher=Concept Publishing Company\|isbn=9788180695186\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0PcdaYllHNUC&q=Mamit}}</ref> The Champhai Valley was once a lake and was gradually silted to obliterate the lake. The soil of the plain was still uncultivated during the ] of 1872.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Woodthorpe \|first1=RG \|title=The Lushai Expedition \|date=August 2012 \|publisher=Hardpress \|isbn=9781290939966 \|pages=277–278}}</ref> Irrigated rice cultivation started in Champhai in the year 1898 encouraged by the ] Authorities to supply rice for their soldiers and laborers. As of 1922, there was only 1 shop in Champhai.<ref>{{cite book \|title=The Camera as Witness \|date=13 April 2015 \|publisher=Cambridge University Press \|isbn=9781107073395 \|pages=173}}</ref> On 1 March 1966, the MNF declared unilateral Mizo Independence and attacked ] post at Champhai.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Sharma \|first1=Sushil Kumar \|title=Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986 \|publisher=Vivekananda Foundation \|pages=4}}</ref>

			== Governance ==
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			As with all other districts, general administration of all aspects of polity and economy are headed by the ] of the district. All district level Government undertakings including the police are under the purview of the DC. The current (2023) DC of Champhai District is James Lalrinchhana, a senior officer of the ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-04-05 \|title=New Champhai DC joins office \|url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/champhai-district-bawrhsap-thar-leh-mja-champhai-district-member-ten-inkawmhona-hun-hmang \|access-date=2023-04-26 \|website=Directorate of Information and Public Relations}}</ref>
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			In law enforcement, the DC is assisted largely by the ] who is the district head of all policing matters in the district. He/she functions closely with the Deputy Commissioner and reports to the DC on all law enforcement related matters of the district. The current (2023) DC of Champhai District is Lalrinpuia Varte, a senior officer of the Mizoram Police Service.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Senior Police Officers in Mizoram \|url=https://police.mizoram.gov.in/senior-police-officers/ \|access-date=2023-04-26 \|website=Mizoram Police}}</ref>
	]
	]

			== Economy ==
			The economy of Champhai is mainly agriculture and border trade. Champhai is also the main trading centre of ] with goods like clothes, silverware and electronics imported from ]<ref>{{cite web\|title=TRADE AND COMMERCE\|url=http://www.cic.nic.in/cicwebpages/mizoram/champhai/champhai_cicinfo.htm\|publisher=CIC\|access-date=29 August 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051755/http://www.cic.nic.in/cicwebpages/mizoram/champhai/champhai_cicinfo.htm\|archive-date=4 March 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref> through the trading post in Zokhawthar.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Miz poised for border trade boom\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/print-version-the-sangai-express-news.php?newsid=1628\|access-date=29 August 2012\|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}{{dead link\|date=August 2017 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

			== Media ==
	{{Mizoram-geo-stub}}
			The Major Media in Champhai are:<ref>{{cite web\|title=Accredited Journalists\|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists\|publisher=DIPR Mizoram\|access-date=5 September 2012\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists\|archive-date=19 June 2013\|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
			* Lenrual
			* Pasaltha
			* Rihlipui
			* CCN (Digital TV Operator)
			* LCN (Digital TV Operator)

			== Transport ==
	]
			A helicopter service by ]<ref>{{cite web\|title=MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG\|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng\|publisher=Mizoram DIPR\|access-date=14 August 2012\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng\|archive-date=12 December 2013\|df=dmy-all}}</ref> has been started which connects the Aizawl with Champhai.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service\|url=http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63\|access-date=20 August 2012\|newspaper=The Zozam Times\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923163051/http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63\|archive-date=23 September 2015\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The distance between Champhai and ] is 194 km and is connected with regular service of bus and maxi cab.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Aizawl to Champhai\|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rchamphai.htm\|publisher=Mizoram NIC\|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref>
	]

			== References ==
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			== External links ==
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			{{Urban Areas in Mizoram by Population}}

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Latest revision as of 11:02, 27 December 2024

This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Champhai district.

Town in Mizoram, India

Champhai
Town
Champhai, Mizoram, from south, with Zotlang in the foreground. Taken from Ruantlang, across the Champhai Valley, with the town of Champhai stretched along the hill in the distance and the village of Zotlang in the foreground
Nickname: Rice Bowl of Mizoram
ChamphaiShow map of MizoramChamphaiShow map of India
Coordinates: 23°27′22″N 93°19′44″E / 23.456°N 93.329°E / 23.456; 93.329
Country	India
State	Mizoram
District	Champhai
Government
• Type	District Administration
• Body	Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Champhai
Area
• Total	10 km (4 sq mi)
Elevation	1,678 m (5,505 ft)
Population
• Total	44,000
• Density	4,400/km (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Mizo
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	796321
Telephone code	03831
Vehicle registration	MZ-04
Climate	Subtropical highland
Website	champhai.nic.in

Champhai is the third largest town in Mizoram, northeast India and is one of the oldest settlements founded by the Mizo people, that initially served as a capital for the Hmar dynasty. Located near the India–Myanmar border facilitates cross-border trade, it serves as a hub for trade and commerce in the region.

Unlike most urban places in Mizoram, Champhai is situated in a valley and on top of a small hill. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,678 meters (5,505 feet) above sea level. It had an estimated population of 44,000 in 2023.

History

Champhai was the headquarters of Lalbura Sailo, son of Vanhnuailiana, a Mizo Chief against whom the British Expedition of 1871–72 was directed. It was accorded the status of a fort during the British period. The Champhai Valley was once a lake and was gradually silted to obliterate the lake. The soil of the plain was still uncultivated during the Lushai Expedition of 1872. Irrigated rice cultivation started in Champhai in the year 1898 encouraged by the British Colonial Authorities to supply rice for their soldiers and laborers. As of 1922, there was only 1 shop in Champhai. On 1 March 1966, the MNF declared unilateral Mizo Independence and attacked Assam Rifles post at Champhai.

Governance

As with all other districts, general administration of all aspects of polity and economy are headed by the Deputy Commissioner(DC) of the district. All district level Government undertakings including the police are under the purview of the DC. The current (2023) DC of Champhai District is James Lalrinchhana, a senior officer of the Mizoram Civil Services.

In law enforcement, the DC is assisted largely by the Superintendent of Police (SP) who is the district head of all policing matters in the district. He/she functions closely with the Deputy Commissioner and reports to the DC on all law enforcement related matters of the district. The current (2023) DC of Champhai District is Lalrinpuia Varte, a senior officer of the Mizoram Police Service.

Economy

The economy of Champhai is mainly agriculture and border trade. Champhai is also the main trading centre of Mizoram with goods like clothes, silverware and electronics imported from Myanmar through the trading post in Zokhawthar.

Media

The Major Media in Champhai are:

Lenrual
Pasaltha
Rihlipui
CCN (Digital TV Operator)
LCN (Digital TV Operator)

Transport

A helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started which connects the Aizawl with Champhai. The distance between Champhai and Aizawl is 194 km and is connected with regular service of bus and maxi cab.

References

"Mizoram (India): Towns in Districts - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
"History | Champhai District, Government of Mizoram | India".
K. C. Kabra (2008). Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 9788180695186.
Woodthorpe, RG (August 2012). The Lushai Expedition. Hardpress. pp. 277–278. ISBN 9781290939966.
The Camera as Witness. Cambridge University Press. 13 April 2015. p. 173. ISBN 9781107073395.
Sharma, Sushil Kumar. Lessons from Mizoram Insurgency and Peace Accord 1986. Vivekananda Foundation. p. 4.
"New Champhai DC joins office". Directorate of Information and Public Relations. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
"Senior Police Officers in Mizoram". Mizoram Police. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
"TRADE AND COMMERCE". CIC. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
"Miz poised for border trade boom". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
"Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
"MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
"Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
"Aizawl to Champhai". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.

External links

Champhai district

Notified Towns

Blocks
and
villages

Champhai	Hnahlan Khuangphah Lungphunlian Murlen N.E. Diltlang Ngur N. Khawbung Tualcheng Vaikhawtlang Vapar
Khawbung	Buang Bulfekzawl Bungzung New Dungtlang Old Dungtlang E. Chawngtui Farkawn Khankawn Khuangleng Khuangthing Leisenzo Leithum Lianpui New Hruaikawn Old Hruaikawn South Khawbung New Samthang Old Samthang Sazep Sesih Thekpui Thekte Vangchhia Vanzau Vaphai Zawlsei Zawngtetui

v t e State of Mizoram
Capital: Aizawl
State symbols	Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish
History	Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord
Government	Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police
Districts	Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual
Urban Areas	Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam
Infrastructure	Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport
Education	Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools
Tourist attractions	Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls
Protected areas	Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve
Culture	History Music Language Literature Cuisine People Sports
Topics	Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education

v t e Urban Areas in Mizoram by Population
400,000+	Aizawl
50,000–100,000	Lunglei
10,000–49,999	Champhai Saiha Kolasib Serchhip Lawngtlai Saitual Khawzawl Vairengte Mamit North Kawnpui
5,000-9,999	Thenzawl Hnahthial Sairang Tlabung Bairabi Darlawn Zawlnuam
1,000-4,999	North Vanlaiphai Lengpui Khawhai Biate

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