Mizoram
• Mizoram is one of the states of Northeast India.
• It was established on 20th February 1987.
• Mizoram shares its borders with Myanmar in east and south, Bangladesh in south and east, Assam in east, and Manipur in north.
• Total area in the state is 21,087 square km.
• Total population in the state is 10, 91, 014 according to 2011 census.
• It is the 2nd least populous state in the country.
• The density of population is 52 persons per square kilometer.
• Total literacy rate is 91.58%.
• There are 8 districts in the state.
• The official language is Mizo.
• The biggest river in Mizoram is Chhimtuipui.
• The majority of the population is Christian (87%).
• Aizawal is the capital city of the state.
• The economy of the state is depends on agriculture.
• Mim Kut or Maize Festivals, Chaphar Kut, Pawl Kut etc are the festival celebrated by Mizos.
| Category | English Term | Mizo Term |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | Serow | Saza |
| Bird | Hume's Pheasant | Vavu |
| Flower | Red Vanda | Senhri |
| Tree | Iron Wood | Herhse |
| District | Headquarter | Population (2001) | Area (km²) | Density (sq/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizawl | Aizawl | 339812 | 3,577 | 250 |
| Kolasib | Kolasib | 60977 | 1,386 | 110 |
| Lawngtlai | Lawngtlai | 73050 | 2,519 | 75 |
| Lunglei | Lunglei | 137155 | 4,572 | 78 |
| Mamit | Mamit | 62313 | 2,967 | 54 |
| Saiha | Saiha | 60823 | 1,414 | 110 |
| Serchhip | Serchhip | 55539 | 1,424 | 100 |
| Champhai | Champhai | 101389 | 3,168 | 83 |
