An Explanation on the Facts about Mizoram

Mizoram, which is the land of mountains, is known for its diverse cultural festivals. ‘Mi’ of Mizoram means people, ‘zo’ means hills and ‘ram’ means country, hence Mizoram is the country of people living in hills. It is known for its tourism. Mizoram is bounded by Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tripura, Assam, and Manipur to East and South, West, Northwest, North, and Northeast respectively. Initially, Mizoram was known as the Lushai Hills District of Assam. In 1954, the Lushai Hills were renamed Mizo Hills District. In 1972, the Mizo Hills District had been declared a Union territory and was given its present-day name: Mizoram.

Some Facts about Mizoram

• Mizoram was initially known as the Lushai Hills District of Assam.

• In 1954, the Lushai Hills name was changed to Mizo Hills District.

• In 1972, the Mizo Hills District had been declared a Union territory and was given its present-day name: Mizoram.

• The total area covered by the previously known Lushai hills is 21,081 sq km, approximately.

• Mizoram has the highest number of tribes in India.

• The tribes of Mizoram are protected as scheduled tribes under the Indian Constitution.

• The most common type of farming seen in Mizoram is the Slash and Burn or shifting cultivation type. 

• Lusei was the first language of Mizoram, which is commonly known as the Mizo Language.

State Symbols

• Animal: Serow 

• Bird: Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant

• Tree: Indian Rose Chestnut

• Flower: Red Vanda

Geographical Facts

• Phawngpui Tlang also known as the Blue Mountain is located in the South-East part of Mizoram and is a major attraction for tourists.

• Mizoram is known to have a forest cover of 84.5% which is the highest in the country.

• Chhimtuipui, also known as Kaladan, is the biggest river in the state.

• Palak Lake of Saiha district is the biggest lake in Mizoram.

Climatic conditions

• The climate in the state is moderate.
• During summer, the temperature remains between 20℃ to 29℃.
• During winter, the temperature remains between 7℃ to 22℃.
• The rainfall is heavy from May to September with an average rainfall of about 254 cm.
• In the Capital, the rainfall is 215 cm.
• In the Lunglei district, the Rainfall is 350 cm.

Flora and Fauna

• Almost 90.68% of the area is covered with forests.

• It consists of tropical evergreen forests, tropical deciduous forests, and subtropical pine forests.

• The tropical evergreen forests comprise timber trees, ironwood, and gurjun.

• Approximately 44% of the area is used for cultivating bamboo.

• The state consists of approximately 640-645 species of birds. Some of the birds are Ardeidae, Falconidae, Corvidae, etc.

• Mizoram is the habitat of animals like elephants, deers, tigers, and many more.

Population

• The population of the state is approximately 1,091,014.

• Approximately 50% of the population is male and 50% of the population is female.

• The literacy rate in Mizoram is as high as 91.3%

• The population of Mizoram consists of several indigenous tribes.

Agriculture

• Agriculture is the main activity of Mizoram to fulfil its economic needs.

• The agriculture method followed in Mizoram is Terrace cultivation and Shifting cultivation.

Culture

• Mizo culture is known for its music and dance.

• Cultural festivals like the Chapchar Kut Festival, Mim Kut Festival, and Pawl Kut festival are the few important festivals in the state.

• These festivals also attract a lot of tourism.

• These cultural dance forms performed during the festivals are diverse, like the famous Cheraw dance or the Bamboo dance, Chailam dance, and many more such dances.

• The festivals during which the dance is performed generally take place during the harvest season.

• Some of the festivals also have a history attached to their origin, like the Pawl Kut festival.

Conclusion

Mizoram, which is the Land of Mountains, is known for the Mizoram Festivals that are performed during various times of the year. It is known for its tourism, culture, and traditions. The main tourist spots of Mizoram include its waterfalls, hill stations, lakes, and rivers and the main spot is the Capital of Mizoram; Aizawal. People from all around the world come to Mizoram to view these beautiful places and experience the rich culture of the State of Mizoram. Some famous cities of Mizoram are also very important tourist spots; they are Champai and Lunglei and many more. Mizoram is also known for its famous cultural festivals, like the Chapchar Kut Festival, Mim Kut Festival, Pawl Kut festival, and many more. These festivals also attract a lot of tourists to visit this North-Eastern State of India. Mizo culture is known for its music and dance. Cultural festivals like the Chapchar Kut Festival, Mim Kut Festival, and Pawl Kut festival are the few important festivals in the state. These festivals also attract a lot of tourism. These cultural dance forms performed during the festivals are diverse, like the famous Cheraw dance or the Bamboo dance, Chailam dance, and many more such dances.