In this article, we provide detailed information about the geography, history, population, and top tourist attractions of Mizoram. Mizoram located in the northeastern region of India. It is bordered by Manipur to the north, Assam to the west, Bangladesh to the south, and Myanmar to the east. Known for its lush green landscapes, rolling hills, and vibrant culture, Mizoram is a land of natural beauty and rich traditions.
| About: | Mizoram is a landlocked state in northeastern India, with Aizawl as its capital and largest city. It covers an area of 21,087 square kilometres (8,139 sq mi) which 91% of the area is covered by forests, making it the most heavily forested state in India. It estimates a population of over 1.25 million, making it the second most sparsely populated Indian state in 2023. While the 51.5% densification by urbanization determined it as the densest state in northeast India, it occupies a fifth rank in terms of nationwide urbanization. It shares a length of 722-kilometre (449 mi) international borders with Bangladesh to the west, and Myanmar to the east and south, with domestic borders with the Indian states of Assam, Manipur, and Tripura. Mizo is one of the two official languages and the most prevalent tongue, serving as a lingua franca for various ethnic communities speaking a variety of other Tibeto-Burman or Indo-Aryan languages. Mizoram has India’s highest percentage of scheduled tribes, most of them belonging to the Mizo people. |
| History: | Mizoram literally means ‘land of the hill people’. ‘Mizo’ means people living in highland and ‘ram’ means land and thus means ‘land of Mizos’. Mizoram is a land-locked State, sharing borders with Bangladesh to the west and Burma in the east. It also shares borders with Tripura, Assam and Manipur in the north. Like other North Eastern States, Mizoram was a part of Assam called Mizo District. It became Union Territory in 1972 after carving out of Assam. Mizoram then became a full fledged State on 20th February 1987 with 53rd Constitutional Amendment of 1986. Before the advent of British Government, Mizo tribes lived in an autonomous village having village heads in their respective village. These tribal village chiefs enjoyed absolute power and eminent position in the Mizo society. There were many occasions when these tribals raided against one another and many head-hunting occurred during this time. Mizo chiefs always attacked tea garden in British India which prompted invasion of British India and in 1850, Colonel LIster invaded Mizo villages and raided more than 800 tibal houses and by 1895, Mizo hills came under the full control of British India. |
| Geography: | Mizoram is a land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. Phawngpui Tlang also known as Blue Mountain is the highest peak in Mizoram with 7250 feet above sea level. There are also some other peaks which are higher: Sakawrhmuituai, Nauzuarzo, Ngur, and Tawi. Among all the rivers, the longest is Chhimtuipui, also called Kolodyne. This river takes its course along the borders of the lawngtlai and Siaha Districts from Myanmar to returning to Myanmar. Another river that is significant and more valuable is the Tlawng River that is the most used and navigable in Mizoram. It flows towards the north side of the State and ends in the Barak River located in Assam. Tuirial, Tuirial, Tut, Khawthlang Tuipui, Khawchhak Tuipui form a few of the many rivers found here. Palak Dil, in Siaha District of Mizoram, is the biggest and most beautiful lake. It covers about thirty hactres. Palak Dil is covered with dense forests, while Nature Trail is provided in the area by Mara Autonomous District Council in its Forest Department. Various species of birds and migratory birds can find their abode in this area. Tam Dil, near Saitual village and Rung Dil, near Suangpuilawn, are some other lakes. However, the most significant lake among the Mizos is Rih Dil, which is located in Rih Khawdar in Myanmar. It was significant among Mizos because Mizos believed that any departed soul passes through this lake before making their way to Pialral or Heaven. |
| Country : | India |
| Region: | Northeast India |
| Capital: | Aizawl |
| Language: | Mizo, English |
| Population: | 1,252,000 (2023) |
| Literacy rate: | 91.58% (2011) |
| Major Attractions to Visit: | Aizawl Reiek Tlang (Reiek Hill) Phawngpui Peak (Blue Mountain) Vantawng Falls Champhai Murlen National Park Durtlang Hills Serchhip (Thenzawl and Chhingpuii Thlan) Hmuifang Tlang Palak Lake Tam Dil Lake Rih Dil (in Myanmar, near Mizoram border) Lunglei Rock Bridge Khawnlung Wildlife Sanctuary Sibuta Lung Bung Picnic Spot Tualchang (Tallest Monoliths in Mizoram) Saiha (Gateway to Pala Tipo or Palak Dil) Dampa Tiger Reserve Vangchhia (Historic Stone Carvings and Monoliths) |
