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. It serves as a hub for trade and commerce in the region as the town's strategic location near the India–Myanmar border facilitates cross-border trade, contributing to its economic vibrancy.
Champhai | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Rice Bowl of Mizoram | |
Champhai Champhai | |
| Coordinates: 23.456°N 93.329°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Champhai |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Body | Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Champhai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,185.3 km2 (1,229.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,678 m (5,505 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 32,734 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796321 |
| Telephone code | 03831 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ-04 |
| Climate | Subtropical highland |
| Website | champhai |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.