Capital of Mizoram

Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram. It was officially established on 25 February 1890. The city is located to the north of the Tropic of Cancer. This article will throw more light on the capital of Mizoram and the state of Mizoram.

Aizawl – A Brief Overview

• As per the 2011 census of India, females constitute around 51% of the population of Aizawl, and males constitute around 49% of the population of Aizawl.
• The majority of the population in the capital of Mizoram follows Christianity.
• Among the Christians, the majority of the people are Presbyterians.
• The government services sustain the economy of Aizawl.
• Football is the most popular sport in Aizawl.

Mizoram – Brief Facts

• The name Mizoram is derived from the words “Mizo” and “ram”. Mizos are the native inhabitants of Mizoram. In the Mizo language, “ram” means land.
• Mizoram is a landlocked state. It shares boundaries with other northeastern states of India – Manipur, Assam, and Tripura.
• Mizoram also shares international boundaries with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
• In 1972, Mizoram was carved out of Assam.
• Initially, Mizoram was a union territory. In 1987, Mizoram achieved full statehood.
• Mizoram is the 2nd least populated state in India.
• In India, the highest concentration of tribal people is in Mizoram.
• Around 87% of the people of Mizoram follow Christianity.
• Mizoram is an important transit point between Myanmar and Bangladesh.
• Mizo and English are the official languages of Mizoram.
• As per the 2011 census, the literacy rate of Mizoram is 91.58%.

Mizoram – Flora and Fauna

• Around 91% of Mizoram’s land is covered with forests.
• As per the 2011 Forest Survey of India report, among all the Indian states, Mizoram has the third-highest total forest cover.
• Mizoram has two national parks and six wildlife sanctuaries.
• Mizoram has around 640 species of birds, most of which are endemic to southeast Asia and the foothills of the Himalayas.