Pherzawl district
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Location in Manipur
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| Coordinates (Pherzawl): 24°15′N 93°11′E / 24.250°N 93.183°E / 24.250; 93.183 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| Established | 2016[1] |
| Headquarters | Pherzawl |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,178 km2 (841 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 47,259 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/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 |
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 DistrictofAssam and on the South by Sinlung Hills, Mizoram. Pherzawl District has approximately 200 villages.[3][4][5]
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 MLAisNgursanglur Sanate from Tipaimukh AC, a constituency which covers the majority of Pherzawl district.[6]
The creation of Pherzawl District was formalized through a notification issued by K. Radhakumar Singh, Commissioner (Revenue), Government of Manipur. The district was carved out of Churachandpur district and consists of four sub-divisions: Pherzawl (non-functional), Thanlon, Parbung-Tipaimukh, and Vangai Range. The inauguration ceremony took place on December 16, 2018, at Pherzawl district headquarters, officiated by Okram Ibobi Singh, the then Chief MinisterofManipur. A.Tombikanta Singh served as the first Deputy Commissioner of the district.[2][7]
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). The district's elevation is approximately 1037 meters, equivalent to 3,402 feet above sea level. Situated in the extreme southwest of Manipur, Pherzawl District shares borders with Churachandpur, Noney, and Jiribam districts of Manipur, as well as Assam and Mizoram states. 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.[8] Ruonglevaisuo, the confluence of Tuivai and Barak rivers, serves as a significant business hub and port for local 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] Pherzawl District is located between 93° 11' 16.0440' East Longitude and 24° 15' 43.0524' North Latitude and is in the southern part of Manipur.
Pherzawl district is connected with the state capital Imphal via road and 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 in Pherzawl (2011)[12]
Places adjacent to Pherzawl district
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