Lunglei district is one of the eight districts of Mizoram state in India. As of 2011 it is the second most populous district in the state (out of 7), after Aizawl.The district is named after its headquarters, Lunglei. Lunglei, sometimes spelled Lungleh, in Mizo means a bridge of rock. It derived its name from a bridge like rock found in the riverine area around the Nghaish, a small tributary of the river Tlawng. The district is bounded on the north by Mamit and Aizawl districts, on the west by Bangladesh, on the south by Lawngtlai district, on the southeast by Saiha district, on the east by Myanmar and on the northeast by Serchhip District. The district occupies an area of 4538 km. Lunglei town is the administrative headquarters of the district.
