Aizawl
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Overview
Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, was linked to the rail network by the Bairabi–Sairang line in 2025, part of the push to connect every north-eastern capital by rail.
The city is built on ridges at about 1,100 m, west of the Tlawng river.
Mizoram became a state in 1987 after the Mizo Accord of 1986 ended an insurgency.
Aizawl was linked to the national railway network in 2025 through the Bairabi–Sairang line.
The city has steep slopes and is prone to landslides.
It has a high literacy rate.
Christianity is the main religion.
The Lengpui airport serves the city.
Geography and key facts
- Capital of Mizoram
- Rail link via Bairabi–Sairang, 2025
- Mizo Accord 1986
- State in 1987
- Bairabi–Sairang rail line
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on north-east connectivity.
Note for UPSC
Capital of Mizoram.
Useful for orientation questions and for locating other features relative to the capital.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Aizawl yet.
Key facts
- Type
- State / UT capital
- State / UT
- Mizoram
- Coordinates
- 23.733°N, 92.717°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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