The Headquarters of North West Sub-Division was set up at Khunjao, Tamenglong Village (Nriangluang) and Mr. William Shaw was appointed as the Sub-Divisional Officer.

The district contains virgin forests, exotic orchids, rare and endangered plants, and wildlife.

Tamenglong district of Manipur has a topography of irregular undulation with turbulent rivers, waterfalls, caves, lakes, and dense tropical forests covering the land.

Majority of the population of the district speaks Rongmei with a large Liangmai and Zeme speakers.

[4]Some parts of Nungba subdivision was carved to form the new Jiribam district Rani Gaidinliu Haipou Jaodonang Armstrong Pame