Date of formation: Lawngtlai was made a separate district on 11th November 1998.
Area: 2557 square kilometers
Density of population: 46 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 66.41 % - Male: 74.68 %, Female: 57.62 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:945
Boundaries of Lawngtlai District
North: Lunglei District, Mizoram
South: Myanmar
East: Saiha District, Mizoram
West: Bangaladesh
Lawngtlai District Average Rainfall: 2850 mm
Lawngtlai District Average Temperature in Summer: 27.79 deg C
Lawngtlai District Average Temperature in Winter: 20.09 deg C
LAWNGTLAI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kaladan River, Tuichong River, Chhimtuipui River, Chawngte River, Ngengpui River, Tuiphal River
District Councils: Lai Autonomous District Council, Chakma Autonomous District Council
Blocks: Lawngtlai, Bungtlang, Chawngte, Sangau
Assembly Constituencies: Tuichawngtlang, Lawngtlai West, Lawngtlai East
Lawngtlai District Nearby Attractions
1. Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Sinemon Sanctuary
3. Lohawka Sanctuary
Lawngtlai District Facts: This is one of the two most backward districts of Mizoram that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. Jhum cultivation is practiced by people.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, banana, vegetables, fodder crops
Languages Spoken: Mizo, Lai, Chakma, Tongchangya and dialects of Pang, Bru and Bawm
Flora: Skima Wallichi, Banyan tree, Gulmohar tree, Jarus, Gamari, Champa, bamboos
Fauna: Hoolok gibbon, tiger, wild boar, slow moris, leopard
What is Lawngtlai District Famous For: Wildlife sanctuaries
Famous People From Lawngtlai District: C. L. Ruala
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012