Tedim District (Burmese: တီးတိန်ခရိုင်) is a district in Chin State, Myanmar with a population of 117,393 (combining Tedim and Tonzang townships) according to the Myanmar Census 2014, making it the most populous district in Chin State. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed with Tedim and Tonzang townships. Its district seat is Tedim. The major towns are Tedim, Tonzang, Cikha, and Khaikam.

Townships

Townships in Tedim District:

• Tedim Township
• Tonzang Township
• Cikha Sub-township

Borders

Tedim District borders:

• Manipur State of India to the north;
• Mizoram State of India to the west;
• Falam District of Chin State to the south;
• Kalay District of Sagaing Division to the east.
• Tamu District of Sagaing Division to the northeast.

Festivals

• Kum Thak (New Year's Day)
• Zomi Nam Ni (Chin National Day)
• Sial Sawm Pawi or Lawm Annek
• Khuado Pawi
• Lungdam Pawi (Merry Christmas)

History

On 12 February 1947, Pu Thawng Za Khup of Tedim from Chin Committee signed Panglong Agreement to formed a Union of Burma. After Burma Independent, Chin Special Division (now Chin State) was formed with Falam District and Mindat District. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed.

Notable people

• Pu Cin Sian Thang (6 April 1938 – 31 July 2021) was a politician. He was a chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy
• Pu Gin Kam Lian is a politician. He is currently the Chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy.
• Suan Lam Mang is a football player, who plays as a forward for Thai League 2 club Pattaya United and Myanmar national football team