Phainuam
Phainuam | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Phainuam Location in Mizoram, India  Phainuam Phainuam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°28′25″N 92°45′23″E / 24.473589°N 92.756520°ECoordinates: 24°28′25″N 92°45′23″E / 24.473589°N 92.756520°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Kolasib |
| Block | Bilkhawthlir |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Council |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,727 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796101 |
Phainuam is a village in Bilkhawthlir Rural Development Block of Kolasib district in the Indian state of Mizoram.[1]
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Phainuam has 306 families and a total population of 1,727, of which 868 are males and 859 are females.[2]
The population of children aged 0–6 years is 350, constituting about 20.27% of the total population.[2]
The average sex ratio is 990 females per 1,000 males, which is higher than the Mizoram state average. The child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 977.[2]
The village has a significant Scheduled Tribes population and no Scheduled Castes population.[2]
Geography
Phainuam is located approximately 32 km north of Kolasib town. It has the pin code 796101 and lies between two rivers that significantly support local livelihoods. The village falls under the Serlui Assembly Constituency.[2][3]
Economy
The local economy is primarily agrarian and resource-based. Major sources of income include river fishes, water snails, arecanut, broomstick, and agarwood.[3]
Arecanut cultivation began around 2012 with support from the New Land Use Policy (NLUP). Farmers practice half-moon terracing for rainwater percolation, slope stabilization, and soil conservation, as agriculture depends mainly on monsoon rains.[3]
Agarwood trees thrive naturally in Phainuam (along with Saihapui V), reportedly the only prominent locations in Mizoram. The village produces surplus brinjal and other items sold in external markets. As per a state government assessment, it had around 300 houses and a population of about 1,832.[3]
Infrastructure
The village has basic facilities, including a government primary school and a Health and Wellness Centre (Sub-Health Centre). It participates in rural development schemes such as the MGNREGA.[4]
Note
A smaller village with the same name exists in West Bunghmun Block of Lunglei district, Mizoram.[5]
References
- ↑ "Phainuam Population - Kolasib, Mizoram". Census 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Phainuam Population - Kolasib, Mizoram". Census 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "PHAINUAM". Mizoram Science, Technology & Innovation Council. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ "Phainuam". BDO Bilkhawthlir. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ "Phainuam Villages in India". Retrieved 23 June 2026.
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