About Champhai
Champhai is a commercial town located in the state of Mizoram. The town also serves as headquarters of Champhai district. Champhai is located near the Myanmar border. As it is located near to the Indo-Myanmar border, Champhai is also an important business hub for India and Myanmar. Champhai is also a famous shopping destination for imported goods. Champhai is also an important tourist place of Mizoram.
History of Champhai
Champhai is one of the oldest places in Mizoram which the native people have occupied. The history of Champhai traces back to the British period. The first Mizo People who came from the east during 1500-1800 AD to Mizoram were Fenngo clan. The town also served as the headquarters of Lalbura Sailo, a Mizo Chief against whom the Expedition of the British during of 1871-72 was directed. During the British period, Champhai also received the status of a fort.Geography of Champhai
Champhai is located near the Indo Mynmar border at an altitude of 1678 meters above the sea level. The town covers an area of 3,185.83 square kilometers. The town lies between 23.456oN latitude and 93.329oE Longitude. The climate of Champhai is moderate. The temperature during the winter varies from 10oC to 20oC and during the summer the average temperature lies between 15oC and 30oC. The average annual rainfall here is 1,814 millimeters.Economy of Champhai
Champhai’s economy mainly depends on agriculture. The two main agricultural products are wet rice and grape. It is also an important trading trading center of Mizoram with commodities like electronics, silverware and clothes imported from Myanmar through the trading post in Zokhawthar.Administration of Champhai
Champhai town is located in the district of Champhai. The Deputy Commissioner is the head of the district administration. The office of the DC is located in the Champhai town. The office is divide into different branches that looks after the district administration. The Branches include Arms Branch, Election Branch, Planning & Development, Judicial Branch, Stationery Branch, Relief & Rehabilitation and Land & Building.Important Contact Numbers
K.LalngaihzualaAssistant Engineer (Network)
National Informatics Centre, Champhai District Unit
Phone no: 9436386768, 03831-234131 (Office)
Email: zualakhawlhring@gmail.com
V.Lalmuankima
Field Engineer (Network)
National Informatics Centre, Champhai District Unit
Phone no: 9862657065
Email: muana_v@yahoo.com
K.Vanlalhriata
Programme Assistant (Confonet)
National Informatics Centre, Champhai District Unit
Phoe no: 9612133600
Email: mahriata09@gmail.com
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Tourism in Champhai
Champhai is also one of the popular tourist destinations in Mizoram. The town offers a beautiful of the the blue Myanmar hills. Champhai is not just only a fast developing commercial town, but also one of the unexplored tourist places in India. The Myanmar hills bordering the town also enhance the beauty of the state. Champhai tourism is mostly famous for its monuments, ancient relics, memorials and wildlife. Some of the famous tourist places in Champhai include RihDil, Kungawrhi Puk, Lianchhiari lunglentlang, Murlen National Park and Thasiama Seno Neihna.
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Public Utility Services in Champhai
Banks in Champhai
Champhai has different banks and financial organizations that offer services to the people here. Largest commercial banks like the State Bank of India also have branches here. The banks also provide ATM services for the easy transaction facilities for the people. Following are the locations of the banks across the Champhai town.State Bank of India
Address: Dist Champhai Mizoram 796321
Phone no: 03831-234366
IFSC Code: SBIN0005823
MICR Code: 796002501
Branch Code: 005823
HDFC Bank
Address: Hdfc Bank Ltd Vengthlang,
Opposite Apex Bank
Champhai, Mizoram
IFSC Code: HDFC0002264
MICR Code: 796240502
Branch Code: 002264
Canara Bank
Address: Canara Bank 71 Rashi Veng
Champai, Mizoram: 796321
IFSC Code: CNRB0004150
MICR Code: 796015501
Branch Code: 004150
YES Bank
Address: Mizoram Coop Apex Bank Champhai
Champhai Vengthlang: 796321
IFSC Code: YESB0MAB008
MICR Code: 796806502
Branch Code: MAB008
Post Offices in Champhai
Sub Post Office Champhai
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Champhai
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Bethel
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Bethel (
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Chhawkhlei
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Chhawkhlei
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Hmunhmeltha
Address: Post Office Hmunhmeltha
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Hnahlan
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Hnahlan
Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Hruaikawn
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Hruaikawn
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Kelkang
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Kelkang
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Khawnuam
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Khawnuam
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Khuangleng
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Khuangleng
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Post Office: Khuangphah
Address: Postmaster, Post Office Khuangphah
Champhai, Mizoram: 796321
Electricity Services in Champhai
Electricity is an important utility service provided to the public. The service is provided by the government across town, district or state.Power & Electricity Department of Mizoram
The Power & Electricity Department was formed in the year 1975. The Department manages all the services related to generation, transmission, distribution of electric power supply in Mizoram. The department also looks after maintenance, development and promotion of Power Distribution Network that includes provision of adequate and reliable power supply within the state of Mizoram.
Contact Details
The Engineer-in-Chief
Address: Power & Electricity Department
Power House, Near Bara Bazar,
Aizawl, Mizoram: 796001.
Complaint or Enquires: 0389 2321650, 2322174, and 2310169
Website: Power & Electricity Department
Emergency Services in Champhai 
Champhai is well equipped with all the major emergency services like Poilce, fire and medical services. All the emergency services in Champhai ensure public safety and health. Some of the important Contact numbers in Champhai are:Police
- Champhai Police Station: 234046/100
- Superintendent of Police: 03831-234766
- Addl. Superintendent of Police: 03831-234717
- Addl. Superintendent of Police: 03831-234717
Fire
District Fire Station Address: DC Rd, Bethel Veng,
Champhai, Mizoram 796321
Phone: 03831 234 885
Hospitals
The Champhai town also has few hospitals which provide emergency medical service to the public. Below are mentioned the names of the hospitals located in Champhai.D M Hospital
Address: Vengthlang, Dawrkawn,
Near Upa Darthangvunga Traffic
Champhai – 796321
Phone no: 08974565747
District Hospital Champhai
Champhai Vengsang Main Street,
Champhai -796321
Phone no: 03831-234362, 09612800124
Khawbung P H C
Address: Khawbung Main Street,
Near R D Block
S Khawbung, Champhai - 796320
Phone no: 03831-265078, 08974740995
Farkawn P H C
Farkawn Street, Farkawn,
Near Sub-Center
Champhai - 796320
Phone no: 08014860053
How to Reach Champhai
Champhai is located about 192 kilometres from the capital city of Aizawl. There is regular government as well as private buses from Champhai to any part of the state. There are also taxis and sumo service available for the Public from the town to anywhere in the state and neighboring states as well.Hotels in Champhai
As Champhai is the district’s main headquarter, there are few good places for the travelers to stay and relax in Champhai. Some of the hotels in Champhai are mentioned below:- Tourist Lodge: Call 03831-23866
- Hotel Holiday Home: Call 03831-234871
- Education Inn: Call 03831-234377
- Soil Rest House: Call 03831-2340217
Champhai Facts and Figures
- Total Area: 3,185.3 km2
- Elevation: 5,505 ft above sea level
- Population (2001): 20,185
- Official Languages: Mizo
- Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
- PIN: 796321
- Telephone code:03831