Today, the Hmars among all the 16 tribes of Barak Valley have appreciable literacy. Pu H.K. Bawisuok, the first graduate with BT, who became the first President of Hill Panchayat, was the first headmaster of the newly formed Union High School in 1964. A village council was set up for the smooth management of the affairs of Hmarkhawlien in accordance with the customary laws of the Hmars. Gaon Panchayat formed subsequently functions in close co-ordination with the council. Significantly, the oldest and the largest Hmar village next to Muolhoi near Haflong in North Cachar Hills has the distinction of being home to as many as 12 Christian denominations. Hmar Jenish Laltanpui revealed that the Presbyterian Church was the first to step into the village in 1934. Then came the Independent Church of India, the United Pentecostal Church, the Assembly of God, the Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist, the Evangelical Free Church of India, the Evangelical Assembly Church, Four Square, the Wesleyan Methodist Church of East India, the United Pentecostal Church-Mizoram and the latest being the Reform Presbyterian Church in 2005.The Churches play a significant role in the spread of education as they open schools in their respective areas of influence. The growing level of literacy has contributed towards urbanization of the villages around and creating better  avenues of employment. The pineapple plantation initiated by Rev. Watkin Roberts has lured the Hmars from other areas to this developing village. The collective income generated from this seasonal cash crop is estimated to be around Rs.25 lakh. But, with the margin of profit being low due to various factors, the villagers are thinking of switching over to other cash crops. Hmars have reason to rejoice at the growing literacy. Besides two high schools- Union High School and Partnership Mission Society, there are five primary schools to meet the educational aspirations of children and youths alike. Hmarkhawlien is also the headquarters of Barak Valley Tribal Development Council. The villagers have also reason to be pensive for the hundreds of their unfortunate brethren who, as Hmar Chawia said, took shelter here in the wake of the ethnic clash of 2003. They want steps by the State for their resettlement and rehabilitation.