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Miss Mizoram
Miss Mizoram is a beauty pageant contest for single women in the State of Mizoram in India. After its inception, the pageant was organized by the Mizoram Journalists Association. After reaching its 10th year, Lelte Weekly, a weekly magazine, took over its organization. In 2014, IHM has served as the main organizer and was later franchised by Zonet TV Pvt Ltd with association of Mizoram Journalists Association. The latest edition of Miss Mizoram was concluded on 26 April 2024. Jennifer Lalrinzuali Renthlei from Aizawl was crowned as the new Miss Mizoram. Title Holders Miss Mizoram 2014 After nine years of hiatus, the Miss Mizoram 2014 Pageant was held at Aizawl,. Hundreds of women applied for the pageant. The field was narrowed to 20 and then 16. These 16 women competed in a preliminary swimsuit, talent, and fashion show. An online vote was held to determine the Miss Photogenic and People's Choice Awards. The winner was H. Lalchhanhimi. However, she was later dethroned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Pageant
A beauty pageant is a competition in which the contestants are judged and ranked based on various physical and mental attributes. Per its name, beauty pageants traditionally focus on judging the contestants' physical attractiveness, sometimes solely so, but most modern beauty pageants have since expanded to also judge contestants based on "inner beauty"—their individual traits and characteristics, including personality, Human intelligence, intelligence, aptitude, moral character, and Charity (practice), charity. Though typically perceived as a female-oriented competition, male beauty pageants also exist, as do child beauty pageants for youth. The term beauty pageant refers originally to the Big Four beauty pageants: Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth. Hundreds and thousands of beauty contests are held annually, but the Big Four are considered the most prestigious, and are widely covered and broadcast by news media. The earliest formal beauty pageants w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khawzawl
Khawzawl is a census town in Khawzawl district in the Indian state of Mizoram. Education The main hub for higher education is Khawzawl College. Transport Khawzawl is 152 km away from Aizawl Aizawl (, American English, US: , British English, UK: ; Mizo language, Mizo: ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It is also the third largest city in northeast India. It is situated ato .... The town can be accessed by regular bus services, sumo (passenger vehicle), and helicopter. Media The main newspapers in Khawzawl are the ''Khawzawl Times'' and ''Si-Ar''. Formation as a district The Government of Mizoram ordered the creation of offices of the Deputy Commissioners of Hnahthial, Saitual, and Khawzawl Districts via a notification dated June 3, 2019, after which the three districts became operational. References Khawzawl district {{Mizoram-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Champhai
Champhai is the third largest town in Mizoram, northeast India and is one of the oldest settlements founded by the Mizo people that initially served as a capital for the Hmar dynasty. Located near the India–Myanmar border, it facilitates cross-border trade and serves as a hub for trade and commerce in the region. Unlike most urban places in Mizoram, Champhai is situated in a valley and on top of a small hill. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,678 meters (5,505 feet) above sea level. It had an estimated population of 44,000 in 2023. History Champhai was the headquarters of Lalbura Sailo, son of Vanhnuailiana, a Mizo Chief against whom the British Expedition of 1871–72 was directed. It was accorded the status of a fort during the British period. The Champhai Valley was once a lake and was gradually silted to obliterate the lake. The soil of the plain was still uncultivated during the Lushai Expedition of 1872. Irrigated rice cultivation started in Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lunglei
Lunglei (, locally ), formerly rendered Lungleh, is the second-largest town in Mizoram, Northeast India, northeastern India, situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of British rule in the Lushai Hills, British South Lushai Hills from 1889 to 1898. It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level, on a ridge surrounded by hills. As of 2023, the town has an estimated population of 157,000. History Lungleh was the capital of South Lushai Hills for 10 years from 1880, as was Aizawl, Aijal for the North Lushai Hills. The two were united in 1898. Lunglei is the largest town in Mizoram and was an important town until the partition of India as it had direct access to Chittagong, a big city in Bangladesh which made Lunglei the commercial and education centre. As of 1912, there were only 2 shops in Lunglei 1922 which increased to 4 shopes in 1922. The first Jeepable road to Lunglei was made only in the 1950s. on 1 March 1966, the MNF declared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamit District
Mamit district is one of the eleven districts of Mizoram state in India. Geography The district is bounded on the north by Hailakandi district of Assam state, on the west by North Tripura district of Tripura state and Bangladesh, on the south by Lunglei district and on the east by Kolasib district, Kolasib and Aizawl district, Aizawl districts. The district occupies an area of 3025.75 km². Mamit, India, Mamit town is the administrative headquarters of the district. Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, 2011 census Mamit district has a Demographics of India, population of 86,364, roughly equal to the nation of Andorra. This gives it a ranking of 618th in India (out of a total of Districts of India, 640). The district has a population density of . Its Family planning in India, population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 37.56%. Mamit has a sex ratio of 927 Women in India, females for every 1000 males, and a Literacy in India, literacy rate of 84.9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolasib
Kolasib is a town located in the northern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the headquarters of the Kolasib District. Situated along the border with the state of Assam, Kolasib is an important transit point connecting Mizoram with the rest of India. The town is known for its strategic location and serves as a gateway to Mizoram from the neighboring state. Demographics As of the 2011 Census of India, Kolasib district had a population of 83,955. Economy Kolasib is an agriculture-dominated economy with a few service sector jobs, as it is a district capital. A large number of people cultivate betel nut, oil palms, rice, wheat and fish which are both consumed and exported to other districts of Mizoram. Transport A helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started which connects the Aizawl with Kolasib. The distance between Kolasib and Aizawl Aizawl (, American English, US: , British English, UK: ; Mizo language, Mizo: ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serchhip
Serchhip is a town located in the Indian state of Mizoram, in the northeastern part of the country. It serves as the district capital of the Serchhip district. Geography Serchhip is located at . Transport Serchhip is connected by Pawan Hans Helicopter service from Aizawl. Education The average literacy rate of Serchhip in 2011 was 98.76% compared to 95.18% in 2001. Male and Female literacy in 2011 were 99.24% and 98.28% respectively. Census 2011 report. Tourism  Paragliding |
New Serchhip
New Serchhip is the northern extension of Serchhip Town in Mizoram State of India. It was created and inhabited since 1976. History New Serchhip was inhabited since 1974 and had recently celebrated their golden jubilee on 12th December 2024. Transport Town bus, taxi and auto-rickshaw are the major means of public transport. Daily maxicab services to Aizawl, Lunglei and Champhai are available. There is one Helipad in New Serchhip which connected Aizawl by Pawan Hans Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) is a transport service operated as a central public sector undertaking based at Noida in Delhi NCR, India. It is a Mini Ratna-I category PSU under the ownership of Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Government of I ... Helicopter service. References {{Mizoram Serchhip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai is a town located in the southern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Lawngtlai district and is home to the Pawi people, also known as the Hakha Chin people in Myanmar. Lawngtlai celebrates a variety of indigenous festivals, such as the Hlukhla Kut, similar to that of Chapchar Kut. History Lawngtlai village was established by Haihmunga Hlawncheu, a Lai Chief, in 1880 at present Vengpui. It has been named "Lawngtlai" as one day the Chief Haihmunga Hlawncheu seized a boat that was drifting down Kaladan river hence the name Lawng-tlai, which means ''Lawng''=boat, and ''tlai''=seized. Demographics According to Census of India, 2011 Lawngtlai town has population of 20,830 of which 10,659 are males while 10,171 are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3122 which is 14.99% of total population of Lawngtlai. In Lawngtlai Notified Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 954 against Mizoram state average of 976. Moreover Child Sex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siaha
Siaha (official name given by the Mara Autonomous District Council, popularly known as Saiha) is a town and headquarters of Saiha District and the Mara Autonomous District Council in southern Mizoram, northeast India. It is the fourth most populous town in Mizoram. Geography Siaha is located at . Demographics India census, Siaha had a population of 19,731. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Siaha has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 77%. In Siaha, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Siaha is the fastest growing town in Mizoram, 2008 statistical handbook of Mizoram reveals that the town has a population of 29,275 in 2008 against 19,731 in 2001. Transport Pawan Hans has started a helicopter service connecting Aizawl and Siaha. The distance between Siaha and Aizawl Aizawl (, American English, US: , British English, UK: ; Mizo language, Mizo: ), formerly k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saitual
Saitual is a town located in the Indian state of Mizoram. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the newly created Saitual district. History and toponym The present settlement was founded by one chief of Sailo clan Dorawta, who after conversion wanted to establish a Christian village in the year 1915. At first, about 16 families joined him but later more people joined him in 1916. As the population increased gradually, schools and other government establishments were created. There is, however, disagreement about who founded the village. According to the dissenters, about 12 families had already settled in Saitual in 1912. Since the fledgling village was situated in the land of the ruling Sailo clan, Dorawta Sailo was requested to become the chief of the village which he materialized in 1915. As Saitual celebrated its centennial year in 2015, it may be taken as a fact that Chief Dorawta Sailo actually administered this village from 1915. It appears that a village foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Khawbung
North Khawbung is a village located in Champhai district of Mizoram, India. It is located in the Champhai Champhai is the third largest town in Mizoram, northeast India and is one of the oldest settlements founded by the Mizo people that initially served as a capital for the Hmar dynasty. Located near the India–Myanmar border, it facilitates c ... R.D. Block. Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, North Khawbung has 178 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 98.98%. References {{Champhai district Villages in Champhai block ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
