Damdiei or "Damdei" is a Hmar village under Tipaimukh Sub-Division in Pherzawl District, India.[1] The National Highway 150 (India, old numbering) runs through this village, hence providing an economic linkage between Mizoram and Manipur.[3] The village lies approximately 10 kilometres from Pherzawl, the district headquarters. The village was established in 1976 and currently holds around 140 houses.
Damdiei | |
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Village | |
 Damdiei village | |
  Damdiei Location in Manipur, India  Damdiei Damdiei (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°19′13″N 93°10′31″E / 24.32026°N 93.17532°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Pherzawl District.[1] |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 682[2] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hmar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
Economy
editDamdiei is known for its abundant banana cultivation, contributing to both its local economy and diet. It is distinguished among the villages in Pherzawl District for having an abundant water supply.[4]
Institutions
editZawlbuk (Youth Dormitory)
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PMS School
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Climate
editThe climate is relatively cold, aligning with the general climatic conditions of the Pherzawl District, which experiences a humid subtropical climate. The district's temperature ranges from a minimum of 3.4 °C to a maximum of 34.1 °C, with annual rainfall varying between 670 to 1,450 mm.[5]
Local Sites
editDamdiei Caves
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Damdiei Lake
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Locally known as "Neikhup Dil", it is an artificial lake believed to have been built by one Mr. Neikhup back in the 1970s.[6]
ICI Lake
editLocally known as "ICI Dil," the lake is owned by the Independent Church of India (ICI), Hmarbiel Presbytery, India, and is where the lake takes its name.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Villages | Pherzawl District | India".
- ^ "Village and Town Directory", District Census Handbook, Churachandpur. Directorate of Census Operations, Manipur. 2011. p. 86.
- ^ staff (22 September 2023). "Swachhta Hi Seva underway in full swing". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Damdiei Village – A Scenic Wonderland". 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "About District | Pherzawl District | India". Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Neikhup Dil (Damdiei Lake)".
- ^ "ICI Lake (Dil) – Damdiei Village". 14 February 2024.