Facts about Mizoram

MIZORAM [INDIAN STATES]
MIZORAM [Facts about Mizoram]
Capital
Aizawl
Number of Districts
8
Number of Villages
707
Number of Towns
22
Area
21,081 sq.km
Literacy
88.80%
Density of Population(person/sq.km)
42
Date of Formation
20th February, 1987
Principal Languages
Mizo & English
Main Towns
Aizawi, Mamit, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Saiha, Champhai
Major River System
Tlawng, Sonai, Tuivawl
Neighboring State
Tripura, Assam, Manipur
Neighboring Country
Myanmar

Key Points:


  • Mizoram in local language means ‘land of Mizo’ which means highlander
  • The high court of Mizoram is at Guwahati
  • Jhum method of cutivation, a variant of shifting cultivation is popular among the tribals

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