Mizoram is a state in north-eastern India. The state’s name is derived from the world "Mizo", which is the name of the group of its native inhabitants, and "ram", which in the Mizo language means "land." So, Mizoram means “Land of Mizosâ€. It has the highest concentration of tribal people in India.
It is the 2nd least populous state in the country. Aizawl is its capital city.
Before the British rule in India, the various Mizo clans in this state ad been living in autonomous villages, but in around 1895, “The Mizo Hills†as these were called, formally became part of British India. The Mizo hills had 2 divisions - northern and southern Mizo Hills (which were also known collectively as the Lushai Hills), and Aizawl was declared their headquarters by the British, making it an “Excluded Area†from the rest of India.
Some years post-independence from British Raj (in 1971), the Indian government converted Mizo Hills into a Union Territory, and it was re-named to “Mizoram†in 1972.
In 1987, following an official agreement between the Indian government and the Mizo National Front (MNF) – a political party in Mizoram that worked towards ending insurgency and violence in the region and protecting its people, Mizoram was declared by the government a full-fledged state of India was in 1987, with Aizawl as its official capital.
There are a total of 23 small cities and towns in Mizoram, which are grouped into 8 districts.
These include: Aizawl (the capital), Lunglei, Kolasib, Khawzawl, Bairabi, Lengpui, Sairang, Zawlnuam, Thenzawl.
Mizoram is home to people belonging to several cultural groups and tribes. The state has a population of 13.09 Lakhs (as of 2020). A large number of people here follow Christianity (more than 87%). Apart from this, some other people follow Hinduism (around 3.5%), Buddhism (8%) and Islam (1.1%).
Christianity is predominant in Mizoram – and is the most followed religion by contemporary Mizos. Christianity came to Mizoram only in the 1890s after British rule, and ancient traditional practices were replaced by Christian traditions, as these were accepted by the people in the region.
The state has many Christian religious spots and the people here celebrate most Christian festivals like Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, and so on.
The official language of Mizoram state is Mizo, which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family, and is also spoken in the Chin state of Myanmar (Burma). Across the state, Mizo is spoken is various different dialects by different (tribal) groups.
Apart from Mizo, English is also widely spoken and understood in Mizoram.
Staple foods of Mizo cuisine include rice, with meat and vegetables (usually in the form of stews or porridge) .
Some popular dishes from Mizoram cuisine include:
For inter-state travel, Mizoram has a domestic airport and a railway station connecting to other cities in the state or other states. For travel within cities, there are many other modes such as rickshaws, buses, and private vehicles like 2-wheelers and cars, cycling or even walking.
Airports - Mizoram has just one airport, which is domestic (with flights connecting to cities in other states in the country, i.e.-
Mizoram has just one train station, from where trains to various cities, towns and villages within the state or surrounding states can be boarded –
Mizoram’s government is also trying to augment public transport in the state by planning to introduce inter-city and inter-state buses service in the next couple of years.
Mizoram’s scene is a blend of cultures, tribes and natural beauty. It has some of the most peaceful places in the country, mainly due to lesser population of locals as well as tourists.
Some incredible places to visit in Mizoram are:
Mizoram has some interesting places that people can travel to or explore; and which are perfect for a short vacation or a weekend getaway, such as –
Some thrilling activities and things to do in Mizoram for adventure lovers are –
Mizoram has many historical gems to see. Some popular sites of historical significance in the state are –
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