The term Hnahthial is a Mizo term which means Phrynium capitatum, a plant which grows in plenty in Hnahthial.

The private schools are Nuchhungi English Medium School[2] that won the first prize in Middle School section march past competition in 2020 in the first Republic Day celebration held in Hnahthial after Hnahthial District was made functional,[3] Mantawni Memorial English School, English Congregation School, which was awarded best model in the State level Inspire Award Science exhibition in 2016 and was entitled to National Level Science Exhibition, Delhi.

A helicopter service by Pawan Hans[4] has been started which connects the Aizawl with Hnahthial.

[5] The distance between Hnahthial and Aizawl through NH 54 is 172 km and is connected by a bus and jeep/maxi cab service.

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