Sipuikawn

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

Sipuikawn Hmarkhawpui
Village
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Coordinates: 24.2142689°N 93.0363800°E / 24.2142689; 93.0363800[1]
Country	India
State	Manipur
District	Pherzawl
Sub-Division	Tipaimukh Sub-Division
Established	1977
Founded by	Lûnsawi
Government
• Body	Village Authority
Population  (2011)
• Total	771[2]
Languages
• Official	Hmar
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	795143
Vehicle registration	MN

Geography

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

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