West Phaileng
West Phaileng | |
|---|---|
Census town | |
West Phaileng Location in Mizoram, India West Phaileng West Phaileng (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°44′38″N 92°23′01″E / 23.7440°N 92.3837°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Mamit |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,066 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796431 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ-09 |
| Website | mizoram |
West Phaileng is a census town in Mamit district, in the Indian state of Mizoram. It is one of the largest settlements in the district and serves as a key administrative and economic center for the western region of Mizoram.[1]
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, West Phaileng had a population of 6,066.[2] The official language is Mizo. The majority of the population belongs to the Mizo ethnic group, and the town has a high literacy rate, consistent with the state average.[3][4]
Education
West Phaileng has several government and private schools providing primary and secondary education, including West Phaileng Higher Secondary School. The town is a local educational center for the surrounding rural areas.[1]
Healthcare
The town has a government-run Community Health Centre (CHC) and several private clinics serving residents and nearby villages.[1]
Administration
West Phaileng is an important administrative center for the western part of Mamit district and hosts several government offices, including those related to rural development and forest management.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "District Profile: Mamit". District Administration, Mamit. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "West Phaileng (Mamit, Mizoram, India) - Population Statistics". Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Deka, Jatindra Kumar; Robi, P. S.; Sharma, Bobby (31 October 2023). Emerging Technology for Sustainable Development: Select Proceedings of EGTET 2022. Springer Nature. p. -81. ISBN 978-981-99-4362-3.
... West Phaileng area using hydrogeochemical composition and formulating the dominant conceptual processes that is of recharge. 2. Study. Area. The study area West Phaileng is a block situated in Mamit district in Mizoram. The area is ...
- ^ Singh, Daman (18 January 1996). The Last Frontier: People and forests in Mizoram. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). ISBN 978-81-85419-17-6.
... West Phaileng block, where the number of beneficiaries exceed the number of families enumerated in the 1991 census by an amazing 45 per cent. Commodity procurement by government has prompted the creation of generously staffed mega ...