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Sipuikawn
Hmarkhawpui
Village
Sipuikawn is located in Manipur
Sipuikawn
Sipuikawn
Sipuikawn is located in India
Sipuikawn
Sipuikawn
Sipuikawn is located in Mizoram
Sipuikawn
Sipuikawn
Coordinates: 24°12′51″N 93°02′11″E / 24.2142689°N 93.0363800°E / 24.2142689; 93.0363800[1]
Country India
StateManipur
DistrictPherzawl
Sub-DivisionTipaimukh Sub-Division
Established1977
Founded byLûnsawi
Government
 • BodyVillage Authority
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
771[2]
Languages
 • OfficialHmar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
795143
Vehicle registrationMN

Sipuikawn is a Hmar village in Pherzawl District, in the Indian state of Manipur.[3] Sipuikawn is also known by its alternate name "Hmarkhawpui".

Geography

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It is located in south-western hilly region bordering Mizoram.[4] It is close to Tipaimukh, the southern tip of the Vangaitang range, where the Tuivai River joins the Barak River. National Highway 2 (formerly National Highway 150) passes through the village connecting the region to Mizoram and central Manipur.

History

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The history of Sipuikawn is believed to be much older than 1977. Sipuikawn villagers moved down from their earlier habitation in Hmawngzungkai.

References

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  1. ^ "Sipuikawn". Mapcarta.
  2. ^ "Village and Town Directory", District Census Handbook, Churachandpur. Directorate of Census Operations, Manipur. 2011. p. 86.
  3. ^ "Hmarkhawpui (Sipuikawn)". Pherzawl District Website. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  4. ^ https://pherzawl.nic.in/sub-division-villages/


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