Mizoram

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Mizoram

A traditional Mizo dance

Mizoram at a Glance
Attained statehood in : February, 1987
State Capital : Aizawl
Bordering states / countries: North - Assam & Manipur, East & South - Myanmar & West - Bangladesh & Tripura.
Longitude : 92.200E to 93.290E
Latitude: 21.570N to 24.270N
Administrative set up : Mizoram has 3 districts viz., Aizawl, Chhimtuipui, & Lunglei
Area (in sq. kms.): 21,067
% of forest cover: 75.11
Demography as per 1991 census :

Population
Literacy %

Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female

689756 358978 330778 82.27 85.61 78.6

Projected population (by 2000 A. D.):

Population

Total
Male
Female

964000 491000 473000

Major crops: Rice (Jhum, WRC), Maize.
Major plantations: Rubber, Coffee and Tea.
Fruits / vegetables / spices: Banana, Pineapple, Orange, Chillies and Ginger.
Major minerals: Coal, Limestone and Natural Gas.
Industrial estates: 1 (Aizawl)
Ten largest projects :

Sl. No. Investment
(Rs. in Crore)

I Govt. of Mizoram Hydro Power 684.42
II N. F. Frontier Railways Railway lines 575.00
III National Airport Authority Airport 425.00
IV Govt. of Mizoram Hydro Power 420.00
V NE Electric Power Hydro Power 371.02
VI Govt. of Mizoram Water supply 100.00
VII Govt. of Mizoram Lengpui Airport 98.00
VIII Reliance Telecom Cellular Phones 50.00
IX Govt. of Mizoram Hydro Power 41.57
X Hindustan Paper Bamboo chipping 5.10

Source: Business Today (22 Dec.97 to 6 Jan. 98)

Educational institutes :

Type
Numbers

University (NEHU Campus) 1

Colleges 29

Polytechnic 1

Technical & Industrial School 1

Higher Secondary School 18

High School 345

Middle School 733

Primary School 1318

No. of banks branches: 90
No. of post offices: 390
Railway route length: 1.5 Kms.
National Highways length: 430 Kms.
State Highways length: 261.50 Kms.
Airports : Tuirial Airport (Aizawl)
NSDP during 1995-96 at current prices (Rs. in lakhs) : 76112
Per capita income during 1995-96 at current prices: Rs.9570
Language : Mizo, English and Hindi
Power generated (1997-98) : 18.25 MU
Attractive points :

High literacy rate (82%)
Relatively stable law and order situation
Hydro-power potential
Potential for border trade with Myanmar and Bangladesh
Well developed handloom and handicrafts sector

Tourism in Mizoram

Mizoram is a mountainous state bordered by Bangladesh in the west, Myanmar in the east and south and Assam and Manipur in the north. It has great natural beauty and rich flora and fauna. Mizoram is one of the hill states with splendid natural beauty and a Christian society. It is endowed with beautiful landscapes, natural tropical forests and a variety of wildlife. Its capital, Aizawl, is a picturesque town built in tiers on the hillside. The state is also inhabited by a society with a tradition of music and dance. The unique cultural attraction of the state is its "Cheraw" or Bamboo Dance. Khuallam is another interesting dance in colourful profiles to the tune of drums.

The major tourist centres in the state and their attractions are listed below :

Aizawl

Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, is a hilly city located at a height of about 4000 ft. above the sea level. It is a religious and cultural centre of Mizos where plenty of indigenous handicrafts are available. The 'Viewing Gallery' of Aizawl is an important landmark of the city. The other attractions include the museum, zoo etc.

Tamdil

It is a natural lake with virgin forests around and is located about 60 kms. from Aizawl. It is also a picnic spot on the banks of river Tlawng.

Champhai

It is a charming hill station at a distance of about 210 kms. from Aizawl. The place is known for sericulture and Runotlang village where people lead an ancestral way of life.

Vantawng

It is the highest and the most beautiful waterfall in Mizoram and Thenzawl is a hill station nearly 5 kms away from Vantawng.

Berawtlang

It is a beautiful hill station close to Aizawl which has the potential for development as a major resort.