.jpeg)
HALTA VILLAGE
Halta is a village located in the eastern part of Hakha Township, Mi-E District, Chin State, Myanmar. The village was founded between AD 1385 and 1400 by Pu Than Kim and Pu Bil Zam. Halta is situated approximately 40 miles from Hakha City and lies at an elevation of about 4,035 feet above sea level.
Halta is bordered by thirteen neighboring villages. To the east, it borders Hmandaw, Angteng, Kyianta, and Aungtaya villages in Sagaing Division. Taunkhayan, Hantawady, Kukka, and Myaukkhingyan villages are located in Magway Division. Haiphai and Vanha villages lie to the west, Ruantlang to the east, and Keipaw village to the west.
Several streams flow through Halta village, including Dongtivapi, Phitiva, Phava, and the Run River. The surrounding mountains include the Phiva mountain range, Phava mountain range, and Tirang Mountain.
The first missionary worker in Halta village was Pu Za Tling in AD 1935, followed by Saya Za Hleih Tin Mawi from Yangon. There is only one church in the village, which is the Baptist Church. Pastors who have served the village include Rev. J. U. Kem, Rev. H. Bual Tiam, Rev. Hoi Leng, Rev. Van Hre Lian, Pastor Dawt Lian Sang, Pastor Van Biak Thang, and Pastor Van Hnem.
Halta village has one high school. The villagers primarily earn their livelihood through farming and shifting cultivation. The village consists of 56 households with a total population of about 124 inhabitants. In addition, there is an IDP camp in the village with approximately 28 households.
A significant number of Halta villagers live abroad. The estimated total population of Halta villagers residing in the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, Denmark, Australia, China, Oman, India, and Macau is about 700 people.
