Mizoram

StateMZ• Northeast India
Capital
Aizawl
Largest City
Aizawl
Formation Date
20 February 1987
Statehood
20 February 1987
Mizoram PoliticsLok Sabha MPs, Rajya Sabha MPs, MLAs, parties and constituencies
OverviewGovernmentLegislaturePolitical PartiesLatest ResultElectionsDistrictsDemographicsHistoryExam GK
Population
11.0 Lakh
2011 census
Area
21,081 km²
Districts
11
Lok Sabha Seats
1
Rajya Sabha Seats
1
Assembly Seats
40
Legislative Council
0
No council

About Mizoram

Mizoram became a Union Territory in 1972 and a full-fledged state on 20 February 1987.

State Code
MZ
ISO Code
IN-MZ
Official Language
Mizo
Additional Language
English
Region
Northeast India
Zone
North Eastern Council region
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata

Current Leadership

(5)
L
Lalduhoma
Chief Minister
ZPM
Since 8 Dec 2023
GS
General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh
Governor
Since 16 Jan 2025
L
Lalbiakzama
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
ZPM
L
Lalduhoma
Leader of the House, Council
ZPM
KM
Khilli Ram Meena
Chief Secretary

State Symbols

Animal
Hoolock gibbon
Bird
Mrs. Hume's pheasant (Vavu)
Flower
Red Vanda
Tree
Ironwood
Fish
Mizo ngopa
Sport
Football

Legislative Strength

1
Lok Sabha Seats
1
Rajya Sabha Seats
40
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats

Party-wise Strength (Assembly)

(40 seats)
40
Seats held
  • Zoram People’s Movement2767.5%
  • Mizo National Front1025.0%
  • Bharatiya Janata Party25.0%
  • Indian National Congress12.5%
Majority mark 21

Major Political Parties

(4)
ZPM
ZPM
27 MLAs
MNF
MNF
10 MLAs
Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP
2 MLAs
Indian National Congress
INC
1 MLA

Demographics

(2011)
11.0 Lakh
Population
52
Population Density (per km²)
91.33%
Literacy Rate
95.56%
Male Literacy
86.72%
Female Literacy

Assembly Reserved Seats

40
Total Seats
  • General12.5%
  • ST3997.5%

Key Facts

  • State Day
    20 February
  • Sitting MLAs
    40
  • Sitting MPs
    2
  • Sitting MLCs
    0
  • High Court
    Gauhati High Court
  • Time Zone
    Asia/Kolkata
  • Next Assembly Election
    Expected 2028

Lok Sabha Strength

(1 seats)
1
Seats held
  • Zoram People’s Movement1100.0%

Legislature

Mizoram Legislative Assembly
Seats
40
Current term
18 Dec 2023 – 17 Dec 2028
Last election
2023
Next expected
2028
Majority mark
21
Government strength
27
Opposition strength
13
Reserved (SC / ST)
— / 39
Legislative Council

Mizoram has no legislative council.

Lok Sabha
Seats
1
Current term
24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
Last election
2024
Rajya Sabha
Seats
1
House type
Upper House of Parliament
Member term
6 years

Mizoram Assembly Election 2023 — Result

Winner
Zoram People's Movement
27 seats
Runner-up
Mizo National Front
10 seats
Turnout
80.66%

Source: Election Commission of India

Assembly Election History

(3 elections)
Seats WonVote Share (%)
YearWinnerSeatsVote ShareRunner-upSeats
2023ZPM2737.86%Mizo National Front10
2018Mizo National Front2637.71%INC5
2013INC3444.59%Mizo National Front5

Districts & Administration

(11 districts)
District profiles (11 of 11)
Districts
11
Cities & towns
—

Economy (2026-27)

GSDP
₹43,817 Cr
GSDP growth
11%
Revenue
₹15,015 Cr
Expenditure
₹16,684 Cr
Major industries
Horticulture, Handloom and handicrafts, Tourism, Bamboo, Food processing

Budget (FY 2026-27)

Total expenditure
₹17,077 Cr
Total receipts
₹17,470 Cr
Borrowings
₹2,455 Cr
Fiscal deficit
₹1,669 Cr
Fiscal deficit / GSDP
3.8%
Revenue surplus
₹900 Cr
Debt repayment
₹392 Cr
Primary deficit
₹739 Cr

Development Indicators

Literacy
91.33%

Formation & History

  1. 20 February 1987: Mizoram became a full-fledged state.

Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

High Court
Gauhati High Court
High Court seat
Guwahati
State Election Commission
State Election Commission, Mizoram
Public Service Commission
Mizoram Public Service Commission
Information Commission
Mizoram State Information Commission
Lokayukta
Lokayukta Mizoram
Human Rights Commission
Mizoram Human Rights Commission
Women's Commission
Mizoram State Commission for Women
Pollution Control Board
Mizoram Pollution Control Board

Exam & Static GK

Mizoram for competitive exams — 12 topics, 23 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.

Verified as of 2026-09-11

Quick Revision

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Capital
Aizawl
Area
21,081 km²
Population
0.11 Cr
Literacy
91.33%
Districts
11
State Code
MZ
Lok Sabha
1
Rajya Sabha
1
Assembly
40
GK sources
  • Mizoram Legislative Assembly
  • Lok Bhavan Mizoram
  • PRS - Mizoram Budget Analysis 2026-27
  • Election Commission of India

Major Cities & Destinations

  • Aizawl
    Capital
  • Reiek
    Destination
  • Phawngpui
    Destination
  • Murlen
    Destination
  • Durtlang
    Destination
  • Tam Dil
    Destination
  • Vantawng Falls
    Destination

Quick Links

DistrictsRepresentativesChief MinisterElection HistoryPolitical Parties
Sources
  • Mizoram Legislative Assembly
  • Lok Bhavan Mizoram
  • PRS - Mizoram Budget Analysis 2026-27
  • Election Commission of India
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.
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