Champhai

This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Champhai district.

Champhai
Town
Nickname: 
Rice Bowl of Mizoram
Champhai is located in Mizoram
Champhai
Champhai
Champhai is located in India
Champhai
Champhai
Coordinates: 23°27′22″N 93°19′44″E / 23.456°N 93.329°E / 23.456; 93.329
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictChamphai
Government
 • TypeDistrict Administration
 • BodyOffice of the Deputy Commissioner, Champhai
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,678 m (5,505 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total44,000
 • Density4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796321
Telephone code03831
Vehicle registrationMZ-04
ClimateSubtropical highland
Websitechamphai.nic.in
Champhai, Mizoram, from south, with Zotlang in the foreground. Taken from Ruantlang, across the Champhai Valley, with the town of Champhai stretched along the hill in the distance and the village of Zotlang in the foreground.
Champhai, Mizoram, from south, with Zotlang in the foreground. Taken from Ruantlang, across the Champhai Valley, with the town of Champhai stretched along the hill in the distance and the village of Zotlang in the foreground.

Champhai is the third largest town in Mizoram,[1] northeast India and is one of the oldest settlements founded by the Mizo people, that initially served as a capital for the Hmar dynasty.[2] Located near the India–Myanmar border facilitates cross-border trade, it serves as a hub for trade and commerce in the region.

Unlike most urban places in Mizoram, Champhai is situated in a valley and on top of a small hill. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,678 meters (5,505 feet) above sea level. It had an estimated population of 44,000 in 2023.

  1. ^ https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/mizoram/ [bare URL]
  2. ^ https://champhai.nic.in/history/ [bare URL]