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BUNGTUAH

Bungtuah is a village located in Senthang District, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 55 miles from Hakha. Bungtuah village was founded by Pu Rum Ca from Sakta village in AD 1705. The village is surrounded by six neighboring villages: Langpho, Tinam, Sakta, Lunghau, Lungcawi, and Sumsi.
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LUNGTAR

Lungtar is a village located in the western part of Senthang District, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 65 miles from Hakha and 12 miles from Surkhua city. Lungtar village was founded by Pu Kip Lian from Maukhua village in AD 1640. When the British arrived in AD 1890, Pu Mang Nuai and Pu Khua Thun were the village chiefs of Lungtar.Maukhua village lies to the south of Lungtar, while Dumva is to the southeast. The Phokva River runs north of the village and is home to many species of fish. To the east, there is Laithlopa Mountain, a popular spot known for its beautiful sightseeing and views. The western side of the village is bordered by Tikir Stream and Tikir Mountain.
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SUMSI

Sumsi is a village located in the western part of Senthang, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 50 miles from Hakha. Sumsi village was re-established by Pu Phun Bawm from Khuapi village in AD 1910. Because it was founded in the area of Khuapi village, Sumsi was placed under the rule of the Khuapi chief, Pu Lian Hram.In the past, the now-destroyed original Sumsi village was located near Khuapi village. This earlier village was destroyed, and later the inhabitants established a new village called Sungsi (also known as Daidin village) near Gangaw city. The Daidin village was founded by people of the Cindir tribe, and it is said to be about 300 years old.
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DUMVA

Dumva is a village located in the western part of Senthang, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 74 miles from Hakha. Dumva village was founded by Pu Than Lung from Surkhua village around AD 1760, making it approximately 325 years old. The area where Dumva is located was formerly part of the lands of Hakha and Zokhua. Pu Than Lung received permission to settle there and established the village.
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BUANLUNG

Buanlung is a village located in the western part of Senthang District, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 25 miles from Hakha. Buanlung village was founded by Pu Hram Cem in AD 1862, originating from Van Mual Village. Van Mual Village itself was founded by people from Hausen Village, which was previously destroyed by war.When the British arrived in Buanlung, Pu Mang Sau and his son Sum Thang were the chiefs. At that time, there were 70 households in the village. Pu Ping Lut of Buanlung was imprisoned in AD 1917-18 due to involvement in the Lairal war.
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DONGVA

Dongva is a village located in the western part of Senthang, Hakha Township, Chin State. It is situated 30 miles from Hakha. Dongva village was founded in AD 1842 by Pu Lai Hrek from Phaipha village and Pu Thang Eng from Leitak. It has been approximately 180 years since the village was established. Dongva is located at an altitude of 5,724 meters above sea level.Dongva village is officially recognized as a local village by the government, with the village code 64554 and village tract code 4002028. It lies within the area designated as E-4542790.

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