Cangva
Cangva is a village located in the western part of Senthang District, Hakha township, Chin State. It is situated 70 miles from Hakha. The village was founded in AD 1880 by Pu Than Cuai and Pu Duh Hnawm, who came from Lungtar village. It has been 140 years since its founding.
Originally, Cangva was located within the land area of Hakha. On November 8, 1923, Pu Lian Hre was appointed village chief by the British. The village was placed under the rule of Pu Lian Hram, chief of Khuapi village. Leium (A) village was later founded and separated from Cangva village. When the British arrived, Pu Tang Ling was serving as village chief, and the village had about 40 households.
Cangva village is surrounded by four neighboring villages: Bung Zung village and Keizuan village to the east, and Maukhua village and Lunghau village to the west. The village is home to several mountains, cliffs, and ranges. Among them, Mangkubotlang Mountain, located to the west, is particularly stunning and offers beautiful views and sightseeing opportunities. Sawdotlang Mountain is located to the east of the village.
The village is near several rivers and streams, including Cangsi stream in the east and Phauva River in the west. Cangva lies between the Phokva River and the Riva River. The people of Cangva earn their living through farming and weaving.
There are two churches in the village: the Baptist Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Pastor Ram Nuai serves as the senior pastor of the Baptist Church, and Saya Hrang Tin Thang is the priest at the Roman Catholic Church. The first missionary worker in Cangva was Pu Chum Cin.
Cangva has a middle school, with Saya Za Pum from Lungrang village as its first teacher. The village serves as a block center, known as the Cangva Ohsuh (Block), which includes seven villages: Cangva village, Bung Zung village, Leium (A) village, Leium (B) village, Keizuan village, Chawncum village, and Tilak village.
Cangva village currently has about 16 households and approximately 100 inhabitants.
