Tagundaing, Kayin State


Tagundaing or Ta Khun Taing is a large village in the Kayin State of south-eastern Myanmar, located near the west bank of the Winyaw River and the west of the Kyain Seikgyi Township, Kawkareik District.The population as of the 2014 census was 4,994. Most of the residents are of the Karen ethnic group.
The people in this village speak Kayin and Burma languages.
Nearby towns and villages include Kale north, Htimahto south-east, Phayanasu north, Kawankathaung east, Hlagazaing north, Myohaung north, Phathalē east and Akalaw east.

Etymology

In the Kayin, the word Somohto means monumental column or flagstaff. Thus, the village name of "'Tagundaing'" was derived from the local Kayin.

History

The name of the village gets its name from a monumental column or flagstaff located in the village centre.
During World War II, the villagers worked on the construction of the Burma-Siam railroad with their cart as forced labourers.

Ministries and government organizations

Many federal agencies maintain offices in Tagondaing, such as Forestry, Health, Agriculture, Customs, Education and under the Ministry of Home Affairs as Police Station and Fire station.

Transport

It is a primary agricultural village, with extensive fields around it.
The village's economy is mainly based on rice, rubber and trade.

Education

Tagundaing has one public high school, one public post-primary school and four public primary schools.

Geography