Mizoram Facts and Information
General Information
| Capital | Aizawl |
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| Formation Date | 20 February 1987 (became a state) |
| Largest City | Aizawl |
| Official Languages | Mizo, English |
| State Animal | Sumatran serow |
| State Bird | Mrs. Hume's pheasant |
| State Flower | Red vanda |
| State Name | Mizoram |
Government and Administration
| Chief Minister | Lalduhoma |
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| Governor | Vijay Kumar Singh |
| High Court | Gauhati High Court (Aizawl Bench) |
| Legislature | Unicameral (40 Assembly seats) |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 1 |
| Number of Districts | 11 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 1 |
Geography and Environment
| Area | 21,081 km² |
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| Climate | Mild monsoon |
| Forest Cover | ~85.4% (highest in India) |
| Major River | Tlawng |
| Terrain | Hilly throughout (avg elevation 1,000m) |
Demographics and Social Structure
| Density | ~52/km² (one of lowest) |
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| Literacy Rate | 91.58% (2nd highest in India) |
| Population (2011 Census) | 1.09 million |
| Religion | Christian majority (~87%) |
| Sex Ratio | 976 |
Economy and Industry
| Bamboo Resources | Largest bamboo-producing state per capita |
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| Economy Type | Agriculture and forestry-based |
| Handloom | Significant cottage industry |
| Major Crops | Rice, maize, ginger, turmeric, chillies |
Education and Research
| Central University | Mizoram University |
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| Institutes | ICFAI Mizoram, NIT Mizoram |
| Literacy | Among the highest in India |
Infrastructure and Connectivity
| Border | Shares borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh |
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| Highway | NH 54 connects Aizawl to Silchar |
| Major Airport | Lengpui Airport, Aizawl |
Culture and Heritage
| Christian Heritage | Strong missionary-influenced culture |
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| Folk Dance | Cheraw (bamboo dance) |
| Major Festival | Chapchar Kut (Spring festival), Mim Kut, Pawl Kut |
| Traditional Attire | Puan (traditional handwoven cloth) |
Tourism and Places of Interest
| Famous View | Aizawl on hilltop ridge |
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| Hill Station | Reiek, Hmuifang |
| Lakes | Palak Lake, Tam Dil |
| Wildlife | Dampa Tiger Reserve |
Fun facts
| Bamboo Dance | Performed in tribute to those who died in childbirth |
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| Cheraw Dance | Holds Guinness record for largest bamboo dance |
| Sex Ratio Among Lit | Has near-equal male-female literacy |