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'''Hnahthial''' is the headquarters of [[Hnahthial district]] in the [[India|Indian]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Mizoram]]. The term Hnahthial is a Mizo term which means [[Phrynium]] capitatum, a plant which grows in plenty in Hnahthial.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Hnahthial has a population of 7187 of which 3,573 are males while 3,614 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Hnahthial has an average literacy rate of 97.24%, higher than state average of 91.33%: male literacy is 97.94%, and female literacy is 96.55%. In Hnahthial, 13.18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Education ==
[[File:Hnahthial college.jpg|thumb|300 px|left|upright|Hnahthial college]]

There is one college [[Hnahthial College]], under [[Mizoram University]] and a number of public and private schools. Hnahthial has one government higher secondary school, two government high schools, three middle schools, seven government primary schools and seven private schools.

The high schools run by the government of Mizoram are Government High School and Southern High School; middle schools run by the government of Mizoram are the Indira Memorial Middle School, Model Middle School and Government Middle School

Primary schools run by the government of Mizoram are named Primary School 1 through 7.

Elementary education is being administered by sub-divisional education officer.

The private schools are [[Nuchhungi English Medium School]],<ref>{{cite web|title= This site is about Nuchhungi English Medium School,Hnahthial|url=https://nemshnahthial.wordpress.com|publisher= Nuchhungi English Medium School|access-date=24 June 2015}}</ref> Mantawni Memorial English School, English Congregation School, which was awarded best model in the State level Inspire Award Science exhibition in 2016 and was entitled to National Level Science Exhibition, Delhi. Sapzari Memorial School, Moriah Public School and St. Stephen's School.

==Transport==
A helicopter service by [[Pawan Hans]]<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 Hnahthial.<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}}</ref> The distance between Hnahthial and [[Aizawl]] through NH 54 is 172 km and is connected by a bus and jeep/maxi cab service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref>

==Neighbourhoods==
* Peniel Veng
* Model Veng (formerly Aithur Veng)
* Chanmari Veng (formerly Chawngtui Veng)
* Lungleng Veng
* Venglai (formerly Tarpho Veng)
* Bazar Veng
* Kanaan Veng
* Electric Veng

==Media==
The major newspapers in Hnahthial are Huihchhuk, Rallang Weekly, Hnahthial Today, Hnahthial Times and Calathea.<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>

There are two cable television networks - LD Cable Network and VL Vision.

==Notable residents==

Notable former residents of Hnahthial include:
* [[Jeje Lalpekhlua]] – [[India]]n footballer. Has played more than fifty games for the [[India national football team|Indian]] national team.{{cn|date=August 2017}}

==References==
{{Commons}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Lunglei district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Lunglei district]]

{{Mizoram-geo-stub}}

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