Draft:West Phaileng
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West Phaileng | |
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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
[edit]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.
Education
[edit]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
[edit]The town has a government-run Community Health Centre (CHC) and several private clinics serving residents and nearby villages.[1]
Administration
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.