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INDIAN STATE : MIZORAM
General Information
Mizoram State lies between 21°58' and 24°35'
N Latitudes and 92°15' and 93° 29' E Longitudes.
It is located in the Northeastern region of India, bordering
Myanmar in the east and Bangladesh in the west. The
state's topography is, by and large, mountainous with
precipitous slopes forming deep gorges culminating into
several streams and rivers. There are 15 major rivers
in this state.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
0.21 (lakh sq. km) |
| Capital |
Aizawl |
| Population (2001 Census) |
In lakhs 8.89 |
| Percentage of State Population
to All India Population |
0.09 |
Literacy Rate (2001 Census)
Male
Female |
88.80%
90.72%
86.75% |
| Principal languages |
Mizo and English |
| Average height of hills |
1000meters |
| Climate |
During winter (varies between)
During Summer (varies between)
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20 °C and 29º
C11ºC to 21º C |
Advantage Mizoram
- Locational advantage
- High literacy rate
- Good connectivity
- Responsive government
- Good Institutional support
- Favorable policy environment
Economic Infrastructure
Aviation
Aizawl, the capital town of the State is air linked
by Alliance Air Service everyday.Nearest airport is
Lengpui, Aizawl. Aizawl is connected to Kolkata, (1
hr 45 min), Guwahati (40 min) and Imphal (30 min). There
is a flight from Lengpui airport everyday.
Railways
Train link to the State has been established at Bairabi,
a few kilometers away from Kolasib. Nearest railhead
Silchar in Assam (184 km away).
Roads
National Highway (NH)-54 connects Aizawl with the rest
of the country through Silchar. Buses and taxis are
available from Silchar to Aizawl (6-8 hrs). Night services
are also available. Aizawl is also accessible by road
from Shillong and Guwahati.
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