Thenzawl
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Thenzawl
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| settlement_type = Town
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| coordinates = {{coord|23.32|N|92.75|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name1 = Mizoram
| subdivision_name2 = Serchhip
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| elevation_m = 783
| population_total = 21158
| population_as_of = June 2021
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 796186
| registration_plate = MZ
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| demographics1_info1 = Mizo
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Thenzawl is a census town in Serchhip district in the Indian state of Mizoram. It is a center for the traditional Mizo handloom industry.[http://southasia.oneworld.net/todaysheadlines/mizorams-sleepy-villages-come-to-life One World South Asia]
Geography
Thenzawl is located at {{coord|23.32|N|92.75|E|}}.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Thenzawl.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Thenzawl, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}
Tourism
Tourist sites in the area include:
- Vantawng Falls - located {{convert|5|km}} south of Thenzawl.{{cite web | url =http://www.india9.com/i9show/Vantawng-Falls-14604.htm | title = Vantawng Falls | first = | last = | publisher =india9 | access-date = 2010-06-24 }}
- Bengkhuaia Thlan - the founder of Thenzawl Bengkhuaia invaded Alexandrapur in 1871 kidnapping Mary Winchester which brought about the British to Mizoram. He died around 1879.{{cite web|last=Vumson|title=British Invasion of 1871|url=https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:79UOeFfvUqAJ:zomilibrary.com/main/files/download/738/fullsize+&hl=en&gl=in&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgAbn9-lWlhl0U5xodC14_VSahGNYncV9XkQkQi-0Mh0zKKWg0m2cf3UoZrd1DehWNaZZZiqCoU5iylqywU6kguBvBlMJJ4tPDIIVrsLBZ8Rm0IH687Sq4itU2k_JUTaAUu3Iwj&sig=AHIEtbRE0ZB1HUD6HscYaFPPlz8qtUyfRw&pli=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410092703/https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:79UOeFfvUqAJ:zomilibrary.com/main/files/download/738/fullsize+&hl=en&gl=in&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgAbn9-lWlhl0U5xodC14_VSahGNYncV9XkQkQi-0Mh0zKKWg0m2cf3UoZrd1DehWNaZZZiqCoU5iylqywU6kguBvBlMJJ4tPDIIVrsLBZ8Rm0IH687Sq4itU2k_JUTaAUu3Iwj&sig=AHIEtbRE0ZB1HUD6HscYaFPPlz8qtUyfRw&pli=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 April 2016|publisher=Zomi Library|access-date=1 September 2012}}
- Vaibiak - the place from where they took back Mary Winchester.{{cite news|title=Thenzawlah i kal dawn em?|url=http://www.vanglaini.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12694:thenzawlah-i-kal-dawn-em&catid=105:articles&Itemid=466|access-date=1 September 2012|newspaper=vanglaini}}
- Chawngchilhi Puk - a cave associated with a love story between a lady and a snake.{{cite web|last=Rini Tochhong|title=Chawngchilhi|url=http://mizowritinginenglish.com/2008/04/chawngchilhi.html|publisher=Mizo writing in English|access-date=1 September 2012}}{{cite web|title=Chawngchilhi Puk|url=http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154:chawngchilhi-puk&catid=1:latest-news|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415225322/http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154:chawngchilhi-puk&catid=1:latest-news|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2013|publisher=The Zozam Times|access-date=1 September 2012}}{{cite web|last=wonderboy|title=Chawngchilhi puk|url=http://www.misual.com/2009/07/31/chawngchilhi-puk/|publisher=misual.com|access-date=1 September 2012}}
- Tuirihiau falls - a beautiful waterfall near Thenzawl, upstream of Vantawng fall.{{cite web|last=Lalruatsanga|title=photo|date=3 July 2011 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/50373262@N06/5932873325/|publisher=flickr|access-date=1 September 2012}}
- Thenzawl Deer Park - has 17 deer (11 female and 6 male) in a natural environment.{{cite web |title=Environment & Forest Minister - In Thenzawl Deer Park Tlawh |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/environment-forest-minister-in-thenzawl-deer-park-tlawh|publisher=Mizoram DIPR |access-date=1 September 2012}}
- Thenzawl Golf Course and Resort {{Cite web|url=https://thenzawlgolfresort.com/|title=Thenzawl Golf Resort}} is rated as "one of the best all season Golf courses in the North East India".{{fact|date=August 2023}}
Media
The media in Thenzawl includes, Print Media and Visual :{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|access-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|archive-date=19 June 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
Newspapers
- Vantawng
- Ramlai Post
- Zawlbuk Aw