Chawngte sub-division, established on April 1, 1972, is a significant administrative and cultural hub in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. Kamalanagar (also known as Chawngte) serves as the headquarters of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), an autonomous governing body constituted under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to ensure self-governance for the Chakma community.
