|
 Mizoram - Blue mountains, deep, narrow valleys, the gentle gurgle of streams, cascading waterfalls in lush tropical forests, a gorgeous array of flora and fauna. A land whose tranquil loveliness is quite unmistakably, the personal creation of Mother Nature herself. Time stands still in the Lushai hills of Mizoram. All you'll notice first is the serenity, the hushed wonder, the profound peace that makes them seem quite enchanted, makes them appear a place where man is almost a misfit. But look closer and you will find quite hamlets nestled amidst this most varied terrain. Hamlets inhabited by a people living in perfect harmony with the natural bounty of Mizoram, a people unique in their customs, beliefs, practices and lifestyles.
The state of Mizoram is the smallest state of NER in terms of population, i.e. 8.89 lakh as per 2001 census. It has a geographical area of 21,081 sq.km. It is the second most literate state in the country after Kerala with the literacy rate 88.80% as per 2001 census. It is a predominantly hilly state. Mizoram is divided into 8 districts viz, Aizwal, Lunglei, Saiha, Champhai, Mamit, Lawngtlai and Serchip.
►POPULATION:
In terms of population, Mizoram is the smallest state among NER of India. Decadal growth rate of population falls to 28.82 in the decade 1991-2001 from 39.70 in 1981-1991. Following tables show the characteristics of population of Mizoram.
Area, Population, Decadal variation, Sex Ratio and Literacy Rate of Mizoram, 2001Census:
|
Area (Sq. Km.)
|
No. of household
|
Population
|
Decadal variation
|
Sex Ratio (per ‘000 males)
|
Literacy Rate %
|
|
Total
|
Male
|
Female
|
|
21081
|
176134
|
888573
|
459109
|
429464
|
28.82
|
938
|
88.80
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Population Trend of Mizoram from 1901 to 2001:
|
Year
|
Male
|
Female
|
Total
|
Decadal variation %
|
|
1901
|
39004
|
43430
|
82434
|
--
|
|
1911
|
43028
|
48176
|
91204
|
10.64
|
|
1921
|
46652
|
51754
|
98406
|
7.90
|
|
1931
|
59186
|
65218
|
124404
|
26.42
|
|
1941
|
73855
|
78931
|
152786
|
22.81
|
|
1951
|
96136
|
100066
|
196202
|
28.42
|
|
1961
|
132465
|
133598
|
266063
|
35.61
|
|
1971
|
170824
|
161566
|
332390
|
24.93
|
|
1981
|
257239
|
236518
|
493757
|
48.55
|
|
1991
|
358978
|
330778
|
689756
|
39.70
|
|
2001
|
459109
|
429464
|
888573
|
28.82
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Distribution of Population by Social Group:
|
|
SC Population
|
SC Population
|
Others
|
|
Mizoram
|
839310
|
272
|
48991
|
|
Percentage (%)
|
94.46
|
0.03
|
5.51
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
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►STATE DOMESTIC PRODUCT:
Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices:
(Rupee in Crores)
|
Year
|
NSDP (Current Prices)
|
% Growth over previous year
|
|
2006-2007
|
2629
|
9.63
|
|
2007-2008
|
2887
|
9.81
|
|
2008-2009
|
3184
|
10.29
|
Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 12-04-2010)
Net State Domestic Product at Constant (1999-2000) Prices:
(Rupee in Crores)
|
Year
|
NSDP (Constant Prices)
|
% Growth over previous year
|
|
2006-2007
|
1967
|
5.87
|
|
2007-2008
|
2073
|
5.39
|
|
2008-2009
|
2205
|
6.37
|
Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 12-04-2010)
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►AGRICULTURE:
Agriculture occupies a very important place in the economy of Mizoram. As per Economic Classification of Workers 2001 census, about 60% of the total workers are engaged in Agricultural and allied sector.
Area Production and Average Yield of Major Agricultural Crops:
|
Year
|
Paddy
|
Maize
|
Pulses |
|
Area (in Ha.)
|
Production
(Tonnes)
|
Yield (Kg/Ha)
|
Area in Ha.
|
Production
(Tonnes)
|
Yield (Kg/Ha)
|
Area in Ha.
|
Production
(Tonnes)
|
Yield (Kg/Ha)
|
| 2000-2001 |
51839 |
103673 |
2000 |
6643 |
16463 |
2474 |
1374 |
3960 |
1668 |
| 2001-2002 |
55881 |
105715 |
1892 |
7378 |
16646 |
2256 |
2677 |
3799 |
1419 |
| 2002-2003 |
57067 |
109205 |
1914 |
7489 |
14879 |
1987 |
4666 |
4986 |
1068 |
| 2003-2004 |
59196 |
114630 |
1936 |
10481 |
20282 |
1935 |
4892 |
4313 |
881 |
| 2004-2005 |
57085 |
107661 |
1886 |
10505 |
19788 |
1884 |
6741 |
7971 |
1182 |
| 2005-2006 |
56460 |
107740 |
1908 |
11742 |
22703 |
1933 |
6861 |
8663 |
1262 |
| 2006-2007 |
52851 |
42091 |
796 |
10775 |
20969 |
1946 |
5054 |
5833 |
1154 |
| 2007-2008 |
54541 |
15688 |
288 |
7328 |
729 |
99 |
5048 |
2632 |
521 |
| 2008-2009 |
51990 |
68917 |
1326 |
9558 |
9318 |
975 |
3931 |
3646 |
927 |
| 2009-2010 |
47204 |
66132 |
1400 |
8551 |
11510 |
1350 |
2920 |
6479 |
1650 |
Source: Economic Survey Mizoram 2010-11
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►HORTICULTURE:
Area Production and Yield of Horticultural Crops, 2008-09 and 2009-10:
|
Crops
|
2008-09
|
2009-10
|
|
Area (Ha)
|
Production (MT)
|
Yield (MT/Ha)
|
Area (Ha)
|
Production (MT)
|
Yield (MT/Ha)
|
|
Orange
|
8275
|
10757
|
1.3
|
10607
|
13265
|
2.48
|
|
Banana
|
7220
|
66424
|
9.2
|
8655
|
84810
|
9.79
|
|
Grapes
|
1172
|
9962
|
8.5
|
1232
|
13736
|
11.14
|
|
Passion Fruits
|
4084
|
13530
|
3.31
|
5341
|
27880
|
5.22
|
|
Cabbage
|
2985
|
38805
|
13
|
2400
|
21600
|
9
|
|
Chayote (iskut)
|
3200
|
48000
|
15
|
3500
|
54250
|
15.5
|
|
Chillies
|
7185
|
24429
|
3.4
|
8700
|
47850
|
5.5
|
|
Turmeric
|
9625
|
164972
|
17.14
|
4500
|
22500
|
5
|
|
Ginger
|
10391
|
158878
|
15.29
|
6200
|
31000
|
5
|
|
Flowers
|
2008-09
|
2009-10
|
|
Nos. of plants
|
Nos. of flowers
|
Flower per plant
|
Nos. of plants
|
Nos. of flowers
|
Flower per plant
|
|
Anthurium
|
2080000
|
7500000
|
3.61
|
2800000
|
7900000
|
2.8
|
|
Rose
|
480000
|
2700000
|
5.63
|
600000
|
2800000
|
4.6
|
Source: Economic Survey Mizoram 2010-11
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►FISHERY:
Fish seed Production and Distribution in Mizoram during 2009-2010:
|
Fish Seed Production (in lakh Nos.)
|
Government |
9
|
| Private |
160 |
|
Distribution of Fish Seed (in lakh Nos.)
|
229
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram, 2010
No. of Nurseries and Fish Ponds in 2009-2010:
|
Nurseries/ Hatcheries
|
Government
|
4
|
|
Private
|
3 |
|
Total
|
7 |
|
Fish Ponds
|
Government
|
4
|
|
Private
|
9227
|
|
Total
|
9231
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram, 2010
Area of Fish Ponds and Production of Fish, 2009-2010:
|
Area of Fish Ponds (in Ha.)
|
3953.80
|
|
Production of fish (in Qntl.)
|
29160
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram, 2010
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►LIVESTOCK & POULTRY:
Livestock and Poultry Population (Quinqennial Livestock Census) 2007:
|
Cattle
|
Crossbred
|
10744
|
|
Indigenous
|
24244
|
|
Total
|
34986
|
|
Buffaloes
|
5832
|
|
Mithun
|
1939
|
|
Sheep
|
974
|
|
Goats
|
15710
|
|
Horse & Ponies
|
1375
|
|
Pigs
|
267361
|
|
Dogs
|
35572
|
|
Fowls
|
1234150
|
|
Duck
|
6545
|
|
Turkey
|
333
|
|
Others
|
786
|
|
Total
|
1605565
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Estimated Production of Eggs, Milk and Meat in Mizoram:
|
Sl. No.
|
Items
|
Unit
|
Production
|
|
2006-07
|
2007-08
|
2008-09 |
2009-10 |
|
1
|
Eggs
|
|
(i) Desi
|
Lakhs
|
204
|
229
|
236 |
191 |
|
(ii) Imported
|
144
|
173
|
175 |
180 |
|
Total
|
348
|
402
|
411 |
371 |
|
2
|
Mlk
|
|
(A) Cow
|
|
(i) Crossbred
|
M.T.
|
12666
|
12871
|
13019 |
6868 |
|
(ii) Indigenous
|
2638
|
2819
|
2988 |
3154 |
|
Sub-Total
|
15304
|
15690
|
16007 |
10022 |
|
(B) Buffaloes
|
694
|
815
|
875 |
611 |
|
Total
|
15998
|
16505
|
16882 |
10633 |
|
3
|
Meat
|
|
(i) Cattle
|
M.T.
|
1842
|
1931
|
2202 |
3352 |
|
(ii) Buffaloes
|
32
|
69
|
40 |
51 |
|
(iii) Mithun
|
13
|
7
|
30 |
10 |
|
(iv) Goats
|
64
|
68
|
78 |
58 |
|
(v) Pigs
|
6810
|
7355
|
7894 |
5315 |
|
(vi) Poultry
|
- |
- |
- |
1451 |
|
Total
|
8761
|
9430
|
10244 |
10235 |
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
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►SERICULTURE:
The topography of Mizoram enjoys varied climate conditions which facilitates the successful introduction of Mulberry, Eri, Muga and Tasar. The total no. of farmers engaged in sericulture activities during 2009-10 was 7293. The production of raw silk during 2000-01 was reported to be 2064.88 kg.
Sericulture Villages and No. of Families Engaged, 2007-08:
| Particulars |
2007-2008 |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
|
No. of Sericulture Village
|
176
|
176 |
175 |
|
No. of Families Engaged
|
7293
|
7293 |
7293 |
|
Area under Sericulture Plantation (in Ha.)
|
4900
|
5000 |
5100 |
|
No. of Sericulture Fram
|
17
|
17 |
17 |
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2008
Production of Cocoons & Silk Yarns in Mizoram, 2007-08:
|
Name of Cocoons
|
2007-2008 |
2008-2009
|
2009-2010 |
|
Mulberry (in MT)
|
45.00
|
55.00 |
60.00 |
|
Muga (No. (in lakhs)
|
2.50
|
1.00 |
1.20 |
|
Eri (in MT)
|
4.00
|
4.60 |
4.20 |
|
Oak Tasar (No. (in lakhs)
|
1.00
|
1.20 |
0.25 |
|
Silk Yarn (in MT)
|
4.30
|
3.40 |
6.55 |
|
No. of seed/cuttings distributed to farms ('000')
|
12040
|
330 |
6156 |
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2008
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►EDUCATION:
Number of Educational Institutions in Mizoram, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010:
| Sl. No. |
Institutions |
Unit |
2008-2009 |
2009-20010 |
| 1 |
Primary Schools |
Nos. |
1783 |
1782 |
| 2 |
Enrolment in Primary Schools |
Nos. |
151899 |
156396 |
| 3 |
Middle Schools |
Nos.
|
1253 |
1313 |
| 4 |
Enrolment in Middle Schools |
Nos. |
64887 |
66776 |
| 5 |
High Schools |
Nos. |
502 |
521 |
| 6 |
Enrolment in High Schools |
Nos. |
44576 |
48811 |
| 7 |
Higher Secondary Schools |
Nos. |
86 |
95 |
| 8 |
Enrolment in Higher Sec. Schools |
Nos. |
14649 |
17049 |
| 9 |
Colleges |
Nos. |
26 |
22 |
| 10 |
Enrolment in Colleges |
Nos. |
6454 |
9307 |
| 11 |
University |
Nos. |
1 |
1 |
| 12 |
Enrolment in University |
Nos. |
1988 |
2471 |
Source: Economic Survey Mizoram 2010-11
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►POWER:
The degree of economic growth is correlated with the generation and consumption of electricity. Although Mizoram is possessing a vast hydel potential, the progress in this sector is still very slow. In Mizoram, power is generated by only two types,- Hydel and Diesel. Following table shows the installed capacity and power generated in Mizoram.
Installed & Generation of Electricity in Mizoram:
(Unit-MW)
|
Particular
|
2006-07
|
2007-08
|
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
|
Diesel
|
Installed
|
9.92
|
0.5
|
0.5 |
0.5 |
|
Generation
|
0.08
|
0.03
|
0.016 |
0.02 |
|
Hydel
|
Installed
|
13.75
|
13.75
|
13.75 |
17.35 |
|
Generation
|
10.87
|
15.92
|
7.33 |
13.34 |
|
Thermal
|
Installed
|
22.92
|
22.92
|
22.92 |
22.92 |
|
Generation
|
2.01
|
2.57
|
2.49 |
3.97 |
|
Import
|
Generation
|
240.84
|
347.82
|
285.22 |
308.18 |
|
Total
|
Installed
|
46.59
|
37.17
|
37.17 |
40.77 |
|
Generation
|
253.81
|
366.34
|
295.04 |
325.51 |
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2008
Consumption of Electricity:
|
Category
|
Unit
|
2008-09
|
2009-10
|
|
Total Consumption of Electricity
|
MW
|
165.48 |
190.70 |
|
Per-Capita Consumption
|
KWH
|
186.23 |
173.04 |
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2008
Cumulative No. of Villages Electrified:
|
As on 01.04.2007
|
As on 01.04.2008
|
As on 01.04.2009 |
As on 01.04.2010
|
|
570
|
570
|
570 |
570
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2008
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►BANKING:
As on March 31, 2010, the number of scheduled commercial bank branches in Mizoram was 113 up from 79 as on March 31, 2000. The CDR was 50.43 % as on March 31, 2010
District/Bank Group-wise Number of Reporting Offices, Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit (Quarterly) of All Scheduled Commercial Banks in Mizoram, (December, 2010):
(Rs. in Crore)
|
District
|
State Bank of India & Its Associates |
Nationalised Banks |
Foreign Banks |
Regional Rural Banks |
New Private Sector Banks |
| Offices |
Deposits |
Credit |
Offices |
Deposits |
Credit |
Offices |
Deposits |
Credit |
Offices |
Deposits |
Credit |
Offices |
Deposits |
Credit |
|
Aizawl
|
10
|
943
|
456
|
10
|
428
|
90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
18
|
205
|
100
|
5
|
202
|
19
|
|
Champhai
|
2
|
45
|
26
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
29
|
16
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Kolasib
|
2
|
41
|
31
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
36
|
20
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Lawngtlai
|
2
|
26
|
108
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
19
|
22
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Lunglei
|
3
|
79
|
76
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
72
|
43
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Mamit
|
3
|
28
|
16
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
134
|
39
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Saiha
|
1
|
42
|
64
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
16
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Serchhip
|
2
|
36
|
15
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
36
|
17
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Mizoram
|
25
|
1240
|
792
|
10
|
428
|
90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
59
|
548
|
264
|
5
|
202
|
19
|
Note : - : indicates nil or negligible.
Source : Reserve Bank of India.
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►HEALTH:
The state Govt. is providing health care through a network of 12 Hospitals, 12 Community Health Centres, 57 Primary Health Centres and 370 Sub-centre upto 2009-10.
Basic statistics of Health Institutions:
|
Sl. No.
|
Health Centres
|
2006-07
|
2007-08
|
|
1.
|
Hospitals
|
|
(a)
|
Nos.
|
12
|
12
|
|
(b)
|
beds
|
1,101
|
931
|
|
2.
|
Community Health Centre
|
|
(a)
|
Nos.
|
12
|
12
|
|
(b)
|
beds
|
270
|
360
|
|
3.
|
Primary Health Centre
|
|
(a)
|
Nos.
|
57
|
57
|
|
(b)
|
beds
|
570
|
570
|
|
4.
|
Sub-Centre
|
370
|
370
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Medical Institutions (Government and Non-government) and Bed Strength:
|
Sl. No.
|
Hospital/Institution
|
Bed Strength (Number)
|
|
As on 01.04.2009
|
As on 01.04.2010
|
|
1
|
Government
|
1,011
|
931
|
|
2
|
Non-Government |
791
|
871
|
|
3
|
Total |
1,802
|
1,802
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
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►INDUSTRY:
No. of Small Scale Industries Registered during 2009-10:
|
Cumulative no of registered unit
|
Unit Registered
|
No. of person employed
|
Amount of Investment
(Rs. in lakhs)
|
|
457
|
457
|
3977
|
1978.29
|
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
Number of units & Employment under Registered Small Scale Industries by type during 2009-10:
|
Sl. No.
|
Type of Industries
|
No. of Small Scale Industries
|
No. of Person Employed
|
|
1
|
Food Product
|
35 |
425 |
|
2
|
Tobacco product
|
- |
- |
|
3
|
Hosiery & Garment
|
72 |
864 |
|
4
|
Wood product
|
55 |
440 |
|
5
|
Paper product & Printing
|
23 |
345 |
|
6
|
Rubber product
|
11 |
33 |
|
7
|
Chemical & Chemical product
|
21 |
105 |
|
8
|
Non-metallic mineral product
|
34 |
442 |
|
9
|
Metal product
|
122 |
854 |
|
10
|
Electrical Machinery & Appa
|
- |
- |
|
11
|
Computer and related activities
|
- |
- |
|
12
|
Real estate & Business service
|
- |
- |
|
13
|
Medical & Health Service
|
7 |
140 |
|
14
|
Repair & Service
|
47 |
329 |
|
15
|
Misc. Manufacturing Industries
|
- |
- |
|
16
|
Others
|
- |
- |
|
Total
|
427 |
3977 |
Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010
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