Champhai | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Rice Bowl of Mizoram | |
  Champhai  Champhai | |
| Coordinates: 23°27′22″N 93°19′44″E / 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 | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,678 m (5,505 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 44,000 |
| • Density | 4,400/km2 (11,000/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 |
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.