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Ngopa is a town in the Saitual District of Mizoram, India. It is located in the Ngopa R.D. Block, and it serves as headquarters for that block.[1] It is also an important administrative centre containing important government offices. Ngopa is 49 kilometres (30 mi) from the district's main city, Saitual, and 182 kilometres (113 mi) from the state's capital city, Aizawl.
Ngopa | |
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| Coordinates: 23°53′10″N 93°12′43″E / 23.88611°N 93.21194°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Saitual |
| Elevation | 1,127 m (3,698 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,155 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796290 |
| Telephone code | 03831 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ-04
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Nearby Towns and Villages
The names and distances of nearby villages of Ngopa are: Lamzawl (13 km), North East Khawdungsei (18 km), Chiahpui (23 km), Khawkawn (30 km), Teikhang (30 km), Kawlbem (23 km), Mimbung (35 km), Pawlrang (29 km), Hliappui (36.8 km), and Rabung (25.1 km or 16 mi). The nearest towns are Khawzawl (80 km) and Champhai (125 km).
People
The population of Ngopa is made up different ethnic groups, but mainly of Mizo; they call themselves 'Ngopians.' They speak their own language, called Mizo, and the families are set up by patriarch. There are few government servants or businessmen. The livelihood of the majority depends upon agriculture.
According to the 2011 census, 945 families resided in Ngopa. The population was 4,155, of which 2,168 were males, and 1,987 were females. There were 607 children under the age of six, which makes up 14.61% of the total population of the village. Average Gender Ratio of Ngopa is 917, which is lower than the Mizoram state average of 976. Child Gender Ratio for Ngopa was 927, lower than the Mizoram average of 970.[2]
Transport
Air
Ngopa is connected by air transport through the helicopter service of Pawan Hans. The service began in 2013, connecting Ngopa with Aizawl. Every Thursday, a helicopter comes from Thuampui Helipad in Aizawl and brings passengers to and from Ngopa. The fare from Ngopa to Aizawl (so also Aizawl to Ngopa) costs Rs. 1800/- for each passenger.
Road
Ngopa is situated on National Highway 102B which connects Churachandpur in Manipur to Kawlkulh in Mizoram. Ngopa is connected to Aizawl, the state capital by North Eastern Council Road. This road connects Mizoram with Manipur, and it is one of the most important roads that link Mizoram and Manipur. At present, nine maxi cabs (sumo) provide service between Ngopa and Aizawl. The sumo fare for each passenger is Rs.350. An Aizawl Maxi cab ticket can be booked from Metro, Chanmari, Ramhlun Road. There are also some medium-sized vehicles which service regularly to carry goods and passengers to and from Ngopa. Furthermore, many maxi cabs which service between Churuchandpur (Manipur), neighbouring villages of Ngopa, regularly run through Ngopa.
In the Town
Privately owned auto-rickshaws are widely available. Cars, bicycles, and scooters are also useful modes of transportation.
Educational Institutions
Elementary
There are four primary schools operated by the government. They are Government Primary School I, Government Primary School II, Government Primary School III, and Government Primary School IV. Two English medium comprehensive schools, primary and middle, are owned by the churches, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic respectively. These English medium schools are Presbyterian School, Comfort Intensive School, and St. Joseph's School. There are two government middle schools. They are Middle School I, located on the north side, and Middle School II, located the south side.
Secondary and Higher Secondary
There are two high schools: Government Ngopa High School, and K. Lalthlamuana Memorial High School, operated by Grand in Aid system. Ngopa Higher & Secondary School was established by the local community and operated from their contributions for a long time. But fortunately the government accepted the responsibility, and it is now operated by Grand in Aid system. It offers only Arts stream. Ngopa Higher Secondary School is an IGNOU Study Centre. Many students have earned their diplomas and master's degrees from this institution.
Government Offices
There are many government offices in Ngopa, including the Sub Divisional Office (Civil) and Block Development office. Hrianghmun, Teikhang, Kawlbem, Lamzawl, Vaikhawtlang, Selam, Pawlrang, Changzawl, Hliappui, Hliappui, and Saichal are the villages within Ngopa Block.[3]
References
- ^ "Mizoram villages" (PDF). Land Records Information Systems Division, NIC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "District Census Handbook - Champhai" (PDF). 2011 Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Mizoram. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ http://mizorural.nic.in/file/BADP/Map%20of%20Mizoram%20Border%20Blocks/Ngopa.pdf [bare URL PDF]