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[[Zunki river]] in [[Noklak]] district is locally called '''Langnyu'''. It is the biggest river in Khiamniungan region.
<ref>[https://himalaya.socanth.cam.ac.uk/collections/naga/search/all/record/location_location/langnyu-r./detail/index.html : The Nagas: Hill Peoples of the North East India: University of Cambridge]</ref>] In particular, the Langnyu is primary a water source of [[Noklak]] district, as it is an important economic river, supporting agriculture and fishing.
<ref>[https://kohimaeducationaltrust.org/resource-material/documents/the-pangsha-letters.pdf : The Pangsha Letters - Kohima Educational Trust]</ref>

[[File:Langnyu River.jpg|thumb|Langnyu River]]

It is also the biggest tributary of (flows into) [[Tizu]] river . The source of this river originates from the north-eastern part of Changdong forest in the south of Teku and flows southerly direction towards [[Noklak]], [[Shamator]] and [[Kiphire]] and finally joins Tizu river below [[Kiphire]].<ref>[https://shamator.nic.in/tourist-place/zungki-river/ : BROTHERHOOD DISTRICTDISTRICT SHAMATOR: Zungki River]</ref>

==Etymology==
This native word "'''Langnyu'''" is a compound word in two syllables, i.e. ''Lang'' meaning dense or insurmountable, while ''Nyu'' is massive or great. Thus these two combination made up the word Langnyu. On the other hand, [[Zungki]] is an exonym for the locals in [[Noklak]] district and the usage is considerably low fuelled by lexical unfamiliarity. The other local name "'''Laang'''" is also popularized and the reason is variation of language in the community.

==Tributaries==
In [[Noklak]] district, the major right tributary of Langnyu is [[Lienyu]] which confluence below [[Kingnyu]] Village. As the river flows southward, one may see [[Laklo]] river that joins below Kingnyu king somewhere below [[Patsho]] Jurisdiction. This will be combined by [[Tsuaheu]] river below [[Shamator]] and [[Wapher]] village and later on [[Thongtsu]] village in the south.
The left tributary [[Joklo]] river adjoined at the valley of [[Kingnyu king]] adjacent to [[Patsho]] territorial boundary. Thus, the volume of the river course increases with the combination of all these tributaries before it flows into [[Tizu]] river.

==History==
The earliest mention of '''Langnyu''' in the form of text or pictures are found in the books of''J.H. Hutton, Diaries of Two Tours in the Unadministered Area East of the Naga Hills 1926'', and ''Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf.'' Most of the great river folklores of the community are connected to this river. Even the folksong, '''Langnyu-Khiamjangje''' is directly signing of this river, where it can be translated, ''Langnyu water is flowing.''
The current infromation that lingers is, the volume of this river is said to have been significantly reduced comparatively over time. The People of the region were primarily dependent on this river for fish and other acquatic resources. It does supports the farming and other agricultural activities since time immemorial. But the dependecy has reduced and the volume is reduced to a high degree. The river course remains the same and the acquatic resources in this river are threatened.

==Use of Water==

This river has been very useful to the community over century. Before technology intervened, the use of water has been for agriculture or other farming activities. But with the inception of modern technology, ''Mini hydroelectric power plant'' has been set up at the source under [[Noklak]] district to harness the hydel potential for generating electricity for the neighbouring vilages and towns.<ref>[https://morungexpress.com/mini-hydro-electric-project-lang-noklak-tuensang-nagaland : The Morung Express : Mini Hydro Electric Project at Lang, Noklak, Tuensang, Nagaland]</ref>
Other than this, handful of irrigations are being done and this is notable along down the course.

==Economy==
The border trade in Nagaland will be augumented if the two rivers 'Tizu and Zunki' routes are declared as national waterways. Since, these rivers connects the places conveniently to commerce and trade. The western parts of Myanmar will be traveled through this water way at ease from the state and will unraveled the economic power of both the parties.<ref>[
https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/tizu-zungki-river-routes-identified-for-national-tag/ : Tizu, Zungki river routes identified for national tag : Nagaland Post]</ref>
The Nagaland state economy will be enhanced by the ambitious Tizu-Zunki river inland waterway project a corridor to connect South-east Asian countries.
It will give an open door to create employment opportunities in the state and more economic activities will be initiated.<ref>[https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ports-shipping/nagaland-seeks-central-funds-for-early-implementation-of-waterway-project/87924667: NAGALAND SEEKS CENTRAL FUNDS FOR EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF WATERWSY PROJECT]</ref>

==Ecology==

The '''Langnyu''' from the source within the district to its culmination at [[Tizu]] is a habitat of fish for approximately 80 kms stretch and supports rich acquatic diverse species. The breed of local fish name ''Langnyu ngouh'' dominates the river in the region. Other species like '''langnyu jokchie''',
''Papilio Memnon'' the great mormon, a large butterly are mostly found along the course of this river.

==Crossings==
There are no breathtaking or renowned bridges due to unimaginable terrains or mountainous landform amalgamated with the undermined economic experience in the region. But the routes that crosses are eminent in the south that leads to [[Thonoknyu]] village and neighbouring villages. In the north, that goes through is the road from [[Patsho]] Village to [[Kingnyu]] village that connects with Thonoknyu to Noklak road at [[Sanglau]] Village. The other road is from [[Noklak]] to [[Nokhu]] Village and [[Noklak]] to [[Pangsha]] and [[Dan]] at the Indo-Myanmar international border, International trade centre.

==Pollution==
Notably, Langnyu river could had been clear and blue in the olden days. Local Stories from those days, are fused with the river being green in color. But the advancement of all those modern technology and industrialization, the pollution is taking placed gradually. Especially after the confluence of all the tributaries and streams in the south. But, fortunately, the pollution is not extreme and is manageable due to low economic activities and less focus from the stakeholders in the region.

==References==
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[[Category:Rivers of India|*]]
[[Category:Lists of rivers of India| ]]

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Langnyu - Revision history

Ajay Kumar at 14:06, 25 August 2023