Aizawl

Aizawl
Aizawl Location of Aizawl in Mizoram
Country	India
State	Mizoram
District(s)	Aizawl
Population • Density	228,280 (2001[update]) • 234 /km2 (606 /sq mi)
Sex ratio	1034 females per 1000 males ♂/♀
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area	4,570 km² (1,764 sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • 796001 • Telephone • +0389 • Vehicle • MZ
Website	www.mizoram.nic.in

Coordinates: 23°25′N 92°25′E / 23.42°N 92.42°E / 23.42; 92.42

Aizawl (population 228,280) is the largest city as well as the capital of the state of Mizoram in India Also 26% of the population of Mizoram resides in the city. It is also the storehouse of all important Government offices, State assembly house and civil secretariat. It also enhouses different communities of Mizos wherein they maintain peaceful coexistence as the main theme.

Geography

Aizawl is located north of the Tropic of Cancer in the northern part of Mizoram^[1]. It is situated on a ridge 1132 metres (3715 ft) above sea level, with the Tlawng river valley to its west and the Tuirial river valley to its east.

Climate

Aizawl has a mild, sub-tropical climate due to its location and elevation. In the summer the temperature ranges from 20-30 degrees Celsius, and in the winter 11-21 degrees Celsius.^[2]

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census^[3], Aizawl had a population of 228,280. Males constitute 50.80% of the population and females 49.20%. Mizo from various tribe make up the majority of the population. Christianity is the dominant religion in the city. Protestants specifically Presbyterian of the Christian population make up the majority in Aizawl Howerever there are also significant no of Baptist, UPC, Seventh Day Adventist, Salvation Army and Roman Catholics present. Hinduism and Islam are also represented in small numbers in the city population, primarly from immigrants from other areas of India.

Transport

Aizawl is connected with Silchar and Shillong by road and there are daily flights from Aizawl to Kolkata and Guwahati.The nearest airport is Lengpui Airport which is about 2 hours drive from Aizawl town. Air India and Kingfisher Airlines are the two regular airlines which operate flights to and from Lengpui Airport.^[4]

Shopping

Aizawl has much shopping, including Bara Bazaar. This northeastern town is famous for its handicrafts, bags, weavings and secondhand item. The Weaving Center, Handloom Emporium, Bazaar Bungkawn, Thaakthing Bazaar, Ritz Market, Burma Lane, New Market, Solomon's Cave,Foreign Lane and Millenium Center are other important marts. There are many bamboo items, including cane furniture.

Hotel In Aizawl

• Hotel Chief – Zarkawt, Ph- (0389) 2346418,2341097
• Hotel Royale – Bara Bazar,Ph – (0389), 2311577/78
• Hotel Clover – G-16 Chanmari, Ph – (0389) 2305736/37
• Hotel Ritz – Bara Bazar,Ph (0389) 2310410,2310409
• Hotel Ahimsa
• Hotel Airini – Upper Khatla
• Hotel Rajdot

Resturant In Aizawl

• David’s Kitchen - G-16 Chanmari
• Curry Pot - Upper Khatla , Ph – 2324567 mob – 9862363270
• Moonlight Restaurant- Chanmari,Abv Reebok Showroom
• Chhungte International – Electric Veng,Opp St Mary’s school Ph – 2301880
• Hotel Ritz
• Eureka Resturant

External links

• Aizawl Development Authority
• Aizawl Official Website

References

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