Pherzawl district | |
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 Interactive map of Pherzawl district | |
| Coordinates (Pherzawl):24°15′N93°11′E / 24.250°N 93.183°E /24.250; 93.183 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| Established | 2016[1] |
| Headquarters | Pherzawl |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,128 km2 (822 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 5 |
| Population | |
• Total | 47,259 |
| • Density | 22.21/km2 (57.52/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 69.03% |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | Hmarlanguage |
| 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 ofManipur.[2] It is bounded on the east byChurachandpur District; on the north byTamenglong District,Noney District andJiribam district; on the west by theCachar District ofAssam and on the South by Sinlung Hills,Mizoram. Pherzawl District has approximately 200 villages.[3][4][5]
The Pherzawl district was formed in 2017 from two western subdivisions ofChurachandpur district, viz.,Tipaimukh subdivision andThanlon 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 ministerOkram Ibobi Singh.[2][6]
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 ofManipur, it shares borders withChurachandpur,Noney,Tamenglong andJiribam districts of Manipur, as well as the states ofAssam andMizoram.
The district covers a total area of 2285 sq.km, characterized by rugged hill terrain with prominent rivers such asBarak (Tuiruong), Tuipi,Tuivai, and Hringtuinek (Sartuinek), along with numerous streams and rivulets.[7]Tipaimukh (Ruonglevaisuo), the confluence of Tuivai andBarak rivers, serves as a significant trading hub and port for river transportation. It is also the proposed site for the controversialTipaimukh Dam project, aimed at flood control andHydroelectric power generation. Pherzawl District experiences a humid subtropical climate, with moderately fertile soil conducive to agriculture. The district's main crops includerice,maize, andginger, 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).
Pherzawl District is administered by aDeputy 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 currentMLA isNgursanglur Sanate fromTipaimukh AC, a constituency which covers the majority of Pherzawl district.[8]
Pherzawl district is connected with the state capitalImphal viaNational Highway 2. There is also helicopter service atParbung.[9] A bus service running betweenImphal andPherzawl began in 2017.[10] The district has one Community Health Centre (CHC) atParbung.[11]
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