Major Point About - Mizoram States
|
- Mizoram is a state in northeastern India, with Aizawl as its capital city.
- The name is derived from "Mizo", the name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which means land, and thus Mizoram means "land of the Mizos".
| Union territory | 21 January 1972 |
|---|---|
| State | 20 February 1987 |
| Capital | Aizawl |
| Largest city | Aizawl |
| Districts | 11 |
Government | |
| Governor | P. S. Sreedharan Pillai |
| Chief Minister | Zoramthanga (MNF) |
| Deputy Chief Minister | Tawnluia |
| Legislature | Unicameral (40 seats) |
| Parliamentary constituency | Rajya Sabha 1 Lok Sabha 1 |
High Court- Gauhati, Aizawl
Mizoram State Symbols
| Title | Symbol |
| State animal | Himalayan serow (Capricornis thar) |
| State bird | Mrs. Hume's pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae) |
| State flower | Red Vanda (Renanthera imschootiana) |
| State tree | Indian rose chestnut (Mesua ferrea) |
- Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park
- Murlen National Park
- Dampa Tiger Reserve
- Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mountain National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Dampa WLS (TR)
- Khawnglung WLS
- Lengteng WLS
- Ngengpui WLS
- Pualreng WLS
- Tawi WLS
- Thorangtlang WLS
- Tokalo WLS
Tiger Reserve
- Dampa
Airport
- Lengpui Airport (Lengpui Ṭumhmun)
Popular Cultural Festivals in Mizoram
- Mim Kut: The Mim Kut festival is normally observed in the months of August and September, following the cultivation of maize. People observe this festival by dancing, singing, drinking, and eating.
- Pawl Kut: The Pawl Kut festival refers to a straw harvesting festival since the word Paul stands for straw. The festival is normally held in the month of December every year.
- Chapchar Kut: The Chapchar Kut is one more important festival which is observed in the month of March, following the conclusion of their most difficult job of Jhum manoeuvre, that is, forest-clearing (removal of the leftovers of burning).
- Mim Kut
- Thalfavang Kut
Language
- Mizo
- English
National Boundary
- Manipur
- Assam
- Tripura
Rivers
- Chimtuipui River
- Tlawng
- Talu
- Tuirial
Dances
- Cheraw
- Khuallam
- Chailam
- Chawnglaizawn
- Chheih Lam
- Sarlamkai (Solakia)
Mountain Peaks/Hill Stations
- Phawngpui (Blue Mountain)
Famous Places in Mizoram
 image source: Wikipedia | |
- Tualchang is the biggest monolith in Mizoram. Tualchang is situated near Tualchang village in the Aizawl district. Tualchang is a line of stone blocks.
- Sibuta LungSibuta Lung is one of the most popular sites in Mizoram. Sibuta Lung is a memorial stone that was erected about 300 years by the Palian chief. The memorial Sibuta Lung offers a story of jilted love and lust for revenge.
- Tomb of Vanhimailan was built in the memory of Vanhimailan Sailor. Vanhimailian Sailo was a great chief who ruled over Champhai. It overlooks the vast Champhai plain.
- Phawngui, also known as the Blue Mountain, is the highest peak of Mizoram and is considered to be the abode of Gods. Phawngpui located in the Chhimtuipui district is famous for rhododendron and orchids.
- Mangkahia Lung is a memorial stone which was erected in the memory of Mangkhaia in 1700 AD. It is a very large memorial stone also called Mangkhaia’s stone.
- Mizoram State Museum has wildlife specimen as well as tribal artefacts and weapons, musical instruments and clothing from various tribes. It reflects the historical and cultural journey of Mizoram.
2011 Census
- Mizo has population of 10.97 Lakhs
- Mizo has a sex ratio of 976 females to 1000 males.
- The literacy rate of the state is 91.33 % .
- Child Sex Ratio is 970.
Tribes
- Chakma, Garo, Hajong, Lakher, Mikir, Synteng
Lakes
- Palak, Tamdil, Rungdil and Rengdil
GI Tags
- Mizo Chilli
Waterfall
- Vantawang Falls
Caves
- Khuangchera Puk, Lamsai Puk, Far Puk, Pukzing Puk, Tluangtea Puk
Clothings
- The original garments of the Mizos is known as Puan.
- Common Puan are: Puanchel, Kawechel, Ngotekherh, Hmar Am, Cyhna Hno.
Famous Persons of Mizoram
- Jeje Lalpekhlua – is the famous football player who plays for Mohun Bagan. He Received AIFF Emerging player of the year award (2013).
Interesting Facts About Mizoram
Historical Facts about Mizoram
- Mizoram literally means land of Mizo people or land of hilly people. The tribes residing in the Mizo hills are called as Kukis.
- During pre-British era the region was divided among the local chiefs each ruling their respective tribal territories. Inter-tribal wars were common, slavery and head hunting were common practices.
- Before the British annexation of the Mizoram (before 1895) there were about 60 local chiefs. A number of Christian missionaries were set up at that time. There was large influence of christian missionaries on society and up to now Christianity is the main religion of the state.
- Under British rule, Mizoram was a part of Assam Province under the name Lushai Hills district and Aizawl was its headquarters.
- After Indian independence, the rule of local chiefs was abolished as per Acquisition of Chief’s Rights Act of 1954.
- There was a major famine called Mautam in 1959 because of large population of rats (rat flood). A local body was formed to help aid the famine victims called Mizo National Famine Front. This group later converted to a political group Mizo National Front (MNF). This group became notorious for armed insurgency in the region.
- Mizoram became the 23rd state of Indian Union by carving out from Assam on 20 Feb 1987.
Geographical Facts about Mizoram
- Mizoram is located in southerneast part of country and landlockd with three other states – Assam in north, Manipur in northeast and Tripura in southwest. Mizoram shares international borders with two countries Myanmar in east and Bangladesh in west.
- Tropic of cancer runs through the state nearly at middle.
- Mizoram is the second least populous state of country.
- The biggest river of the state is Chhimtuipui also known as Kaladan.
- The Palak lake is the biggest of the state covering about 30 hectares area.
- Mizoram faces a unique problem of rats. At every 48 years a particular species of bamboo flowers after which the population of rats become tremendously high and this is referred as Rat Flood (Mautam or Bamboo Death). This rat flood destroys entire villages, crops and farm yields.
Economic Facts about Mizoram
- Economy of the state is poor and in terms of GDP Mizoram ranks at last position among all Indian states. (as per year 2014 GDP data)
- Mizos practice Slash and Burn cultivation (Jhum or shifting cultivation).
- Mizoram is leading producers of Bamboo in India and supplies 14 % of India’s commercial bamboo.
- Main Agriculture products of Mizoram – Mandarin oranges, maize, paddy, pulses, sugarcane, chillies, ginger, turmeric, potato, tobacco, banana, pineapple, passion fruit, grapes, papaya.
- Main industries of Mizoram – Handlooms, rice mills, flour mills, brick making, bamboo handicrafts, sericulture.
- Popular Crafts of Mizoram – Puans woven on traditional looms, thi-hi (amber bead necklace), Shawls, cane and bamboo work etc
Social and Cultural Facts about Mizoram
Chapchar Kut Festival of Mizoram
- Chapchar Kut is the famous colorful festival of Mizoram which is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring. It is observed in the month of march after completion of Jhum (cleaning of agriculture fields by burning). This festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm.
- Pawl Kut is celebrated in the month of December after harvest. A ritual Chawnghnawt is observed during Pawl Kut festival. Mother and their children are made to sit on a platform. In this ritual mother feeds his children with eggs and meat. Meat and eggs are indispensable part of this festival and is observed in abundance in families.
Mizo girls in traditional Puanchei and Zakuolaisen dress
- Puan is traditional dress most commonly used by Mizo women. Puanchei is another traditional dress wore by Mizo girls during festival seasons of Chapchar Kut and Pawl Kut. Zakuolaisen is a traditional blouse with chrimson stripes. Ngotekherh is another traditional puan wrapped around waist and is common attire for both men and women.
- Mizoram has high literacy rate of 91.58 % which is remarkably well above India’s average literacy rate of 74.04 %. Mizoram is the second most literate state of India after Kerala.
- Mizoram is one of three states of India with Christian majority (87 %). Most of the people are from diverse tribal origin who converted to Christianity.
- Mizoram is the second most literate state of India just after Kerala.
- The people living in Mizo hills are also called as Kukis.
- Mizoram is also called as Song Bird of East.
No comments:
Post a Comment