ZOKHUAHLUN VILLAGE
Zokhuahlun is a village located in Zokhua District, Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is situated approximately 22 miles from Hakha and lies at an estimated elevation of 5,002 meters above sea level. Zokhuahlun was established around AD 1500 by the Lungpiphun clans. The name of the original founder is unknown.
The village is bordered by eight neighboring villages: Zokhuathar Village, Ruavan Village, Farrawn Village, and Tinam Village to the east; Hakha City and Nipi Village to the west; Cinkhua Village to the north; and Sakta Village to the south. Zokhuahlun is surrounded by several mountains and rivers, including Arhlitetlang to the east, Vanzemtlang to the west, Thallungtlang to the north, and Charbotlang to the south. Major rivers include the Laiva River to the east, Innva to the west, and Dongpiva to the north.
There is only one church in Zokhuahlun Village, the Baptist Church. The pastors who have served as full-time pastors include Pastor Sa Dei Sung, Ngun Aung Ling, and Ngun Len Sung (CE Teacher). The first missionary worker in Zokhuahlun was Dr. Erick Hjal East. After meeting with Carson and Laura, a Primary Baptist Mission School was founded in AD 1905.
The first teacher in the village was Saya Maung Kya, a member of the Karen community. He was later transferred to Thantlang in AD 1908 and was replaced by Saya Smo Kyi Khin from the Asho Chin community in AD 1910. In AD 1912, Saya Maung Lwin was added as a teacher in Zokhuahlun Village.
A primary school was officially established in the village in AD 1925, and a middle school was founded on June 2, 1959. The villagers primarily earn their livelihood through farming and shifting cultivation. Currently, Zokhuahlun Village has 110 households, with an estimated population of about 530.
