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PHAIPHA (B)

Phaipha (B) is a village located in the western Senthang District, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 35 miles from Hakha, the capital city of Chin State, at an altitude of 1,500 feet above the Bawinu River. The village was founded in AD 1892 by Pu Kim Hmung (Thian Hlun) and his friends. The original residents included Pu Kim Hmung, who served as the leader, Pu Doi Khar (Khupchawn), Pu Hmun Pia (Lungthi Khupchawn), and Pu No Kham (Innhmai). Pu Kim Hmung was the younger brother of the chief of Phaipha (A), Pu Ngun Ceu.

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FANTHEN

Fanthen is a village located in the western part of Lautu District, Thantlang Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is 74 miles from Hakha City and 48 miles from Thantlang City, at an elevation of about 1,400 meters above sea level.The village was founded in AD 1902 by Pu Ni Lo, Pu Uvkha, and Pu Van Khun.

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HMAWNGTLANG

Hmawngtlang is a village in Thantlang Township, located in the eastern part of Zophei District, Chin State, Myanmar. It lies along a road that connects the northern and southern regions of Chin State. The village was founded in AD 1941 by Pu Za Khar from Phaipha (B) in Senthang District.Hmawngtlang is situated at an elevation of about 1,335 meters above sea level, 23 miles from Hakha City and 18 miles from Thantlang City. It is surrounded by mountains, streams, cliffs, terraces, paddy fields, and valleys, making it a place of natural beauty that attracts many visitors to Zophei District.

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TIKHUANGTUM

Tikhuangtum Village is located in Thantlang Township, Khualhringtlang area, Chin State, Myanmar. It is 45 miles from Hakha and 30 miles from Thantlang. The village stands on land that has been inhabited since around 1698.Tikhuangtum was founded in AD 1892 by Pu Tler Hmung’s son, Pu Tei Thio, from Tlang Village. The name “Tikhuangtum” comes from the word Bualpi, which refers to the type of grass (khuangtum) found abundantly in the area.

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LUNGCAWI

Lungcawi is a village located in Zokhua Province, Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is 50 miles from Hakha. The village was founded in AD 1986 by Pu Hrang Thum from Tinam Village. Before its founding, there were only two or three houses in the area.

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LEIPI

Leipi is a village located in the western part of Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It lies 97 miles from Hakha City, 90 miles from Gangaw City, 75 miles from Matupi City, and 67 miles from Thantlang City. Leipi is situated along the main highway connecting Hakha–Surkhua–Gangaw–Siatlai–Hnaring.The village was founded between AD 1500–1800 by Pu Zo Mang of the Phutin clan. Initially, the Phutin clans established the settlement, but leadership later passed to Pu Za Sia of the Tumpa clan when the British arrived.

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