Vairengte | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 24°30′00″N 92°45′50″E / 24.500073°N 92.763796°E | |
Country | India |
State | Mizoram |
District | Kolasib |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,545 |
Languages | |
• Official | Mizo |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone code | +91 (0) 3837 |
Vairengte is a town located in the Kolasib district of the Indian state of Mizoram. It is situated in the northeastern part of the state, at the border with the state of Assam. Vairengte is known for being the location of the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), which is operated by the Indian Army. Due to its strategic location at the Assam-Mizoram border and its association with the CIJWS, Vairengte holds a unique position in the state of Mizoram.