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Phullen

Coordinates: 23°50′N 93°03′E / 23.833°N 93.050°E / 23.833; 93.050
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Phullen
Khandaih khua
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CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictSaitual district
Established1901
FounderVanphunga Sailo
SeatPhullen RD Block Headquarters
Government
 • BodyVillage Council of Phullen
Elevation
1,045 m (3,428 ft)
Postal code
796261

Phullen is a town in Saitual district, in the Indian state of Mizoram. As per the Constitution of India and Panchayati Raj Act, Phullen is administrated by a Village Council [1] who are the elected representatives of the village. It is located 125 kilometres (78 mi) east of the State Capital Aizawl, which is also the capital of Mizoram. Phullen is a Block [2] headquarters of Phullen Block,[3] which is bounded by Darlawn Block [4] towards west, Ngopa Block towards East, Thingsulthliah Block [5]

Culture

The population of Phullen is made up of different ethnic groups. The culture of the Mizo tribes and its social structure has changed since the arrival of Christianity in Mizoram. People of Phullen celebrate Christmas festival, New Year, Chapchar Kut[6]

Administrative structure

Phullen is headed by the Village Council President. Almost all issues regarding the village administration are under this authority. The President and Village Council Members exercised all matters of village administration with regards to law and order and development projects. Some aid groups such like Young Mizo Association (YMA) and Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl[7]

See also

North Lungpher

References

  1. ↑ https://lad.mizoram.gov.in/page/the-lushai-hills-district-village-councils-acts-1953.html [dead link]
  2. ↑ "Department of Rural Development, Mizoram -".
  3. ↑ "Phullen, Aizawl, Mizoram | wikivillage.in".
  4. ↑ "Village Website in India, Explore Villages of India, Best Village Sites in India, Wikivillage".
  5. ↑ "Village Website in India, Explore Villages of India, Best Village Sites in India, Wikivillage".
  6. ↑ "the origin of chapchar kut: Mizoram". www.mizoram.nic.in.
  7. ↑ "Mizo Hmeichhe insuihkhawm Pawl: Mizoram".
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