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{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Aizawl district}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Aizawl
| other_name =
| settlement_type = [[List of state and union territory capitals in India|Capital]]
| image_skyline = Aizawl Montage.png
| image_alt =
| image_caption = '''Montage of Aizawl City''' <br/> Clockwise from top left: Pachhunga University College Entrance gate, Solomon's Temple in Aizawl, Aizawl Bazar, Night View of Aizawl, Lengpui Airport Building
| nickname =
| map_alt =
| map_caption =
| pushpin_map = India Mizoram#India#Asia
| pushpin_label_position = center
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Aizawl in India
| coordinates = {{coord|23|43|38|N|92|43|04|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Mizoram]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Aizawl district|Aizawl]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| governing_body = [[Aizawl Municipal Corporation]]
| leader_title1 = Mayor
| leader_name1 = Lalrinênga Sailo ([[Mizo National Front|MNF]])
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 457
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 1132
| population_total = 293,416<ref name="census2011.co.in"/>
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = 234
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Mizo language|Mizo]] and [[English language|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 796001
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 0389
| registration_plate = MZ-01
| blank_name = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank_info = 1025 females per 1000 males [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]<ref name="census2011.co.in"/>
| blank1_name = [[Köppen climate classification|Climate]]
| blank1_info = [[Humid subtropical climate|Cwa]]
| blank_name_sec2 = [[Literacy in India|Literacy]]
| blank_info_sec2 = 98.36%<ref name="census2011.co.in"/>
| footnotes =
}}

'''Aizawl''' ({{IPAc-en|lang|pron|aɪ|ˈ|z|ɔː|l}};<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Aizawl |title=Definition of Aizawl |publisher=The Free Online Dictionary |access-date=31 October 2013 }}</ref> <small>[[Mizo language|Mizo]]:</small> {{IPA-all|ˈʌɪ̯.ˈzɔːl||Aizawl.ogg}}) is the capital of the [[Indian state|state]] of [[Mizoram]] in [[India]]. Aizawl was officially established on 25 February 1890. With a population of 293,416,<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl City Population|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/185-aizawl.html|publisher=census2011.co.in|access-date=15 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028025523/http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/185-aizawl.html|archive-date=28 October 2013}}</ref> it is the largest city in the state. It is also the centre of administration containing all the important government offices, state assembly house and civil secretariat. The population of Aizawl strongly reflects the different communities of the ethnic [[Mizo people]].

== History ==
In 1871–72, the disorderly conduct of Khalkom, a Mizo chief, compelled the British to establish an outpost that later became the Aizawl village.<ref>{{cite book|author=K. C. Kabra|title=Economic Growth of Mizoram: Role of Business & Industry|year=2008|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0PcdaYllHNUC&q=lunglei+economy&pg=PA75|isbn=9788180695186}}</ref>
The post had been established by Suakpuilala, the Chief of Reiek and it was only 14 kilometres from Sairang from where one could travel by flat bottomed boat. In 1890, officer Dally of the Assam Police and his 400 men arrived at Aizawl to support Colonel Skinner's troops during a British military operation against the Mizo tribals. On Dally's recommendation, Aizawl was selected as the site of a fortified post that Colonel Skinner had been ordered to construct. The troops constructed stockades and buildings at the site.<ref>[http://aizawl.nic.in/makingofaijal.htm The Making of Aijal] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112023258/http://aizawl.nic.in/makingofaijal.htm |date=12 November 2013 }}</ref> In 1892-95 Aizawl became accessible from Silchar by fair weather road under the supervision of Major Loch.

The Indian Air Force carried out air strikes on the town during the [[March 1966 Mizo National Front uprising]], following which the MNF withdrew to [[Lunglei]].<ref name="Hamlet_Bareh_Enc">{{cite book
| title = Encyclopaedia of North-East India: Mizoram
| author = Hamlet Bareh
| pages = 206–216
| publisher = Mittal Publications
| year = 2001
| isbn = 978-81-7099-787-0
}}</ref> Until 1966, Aizawl was a large village but the regrouping of Mizo villages after the uprising made it become a larger town and then a city. Aizawl has become the centre of road network in Mizoram connecting the north and south, east and west. More than 25% of the Mizoram population reside in Aizawl.

==Geography==
Aizawl is located in north of the [[Tropic of Cancer]] in the northern part of Mizoram. It is situated on a ridge 1,132 metres (3715 ft) above sea level, with the [[Tlawng]] river [[valley]] to its west and the [[Tuirial]] river valley to its east.

==Civic Administration==
[[File:Aizawl, Mizoram - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|{{center|Aizawl city}}]]

The Aizawl Municipal Council is the authority of civic administration of Aizawl city. It was formed in 2010 with 19 Members when the Congress-ZNP party coalition was voted to power in the state legislative assembly. The AMC office is being administered by one council Chairman, Vice-Chairman and three executive members.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chetri|first=Pratap|title=Aizawl Gets Its First Municipal Council|url=http://www.easternpanorama.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1219:aizawl-gets-its-first-municipal-council&catid=64:december|access-date=14 August 2012|newspaper=Eastern Panorama}}</ref> It consists of 19 elected members representing 19 wards of the city and others appointed by the Governor of Mizoram. One-third of the total membership is reserved for women, these six seats shall be rotated after every five years. The tenure of the council is five years. There is a Ward Committee in every ward that consists of a Chairman, who is an elected councillor from that ward, and two members each from all the local council within the ward. There are 78 local councils having a term of five years.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dr. L.H.Chhuanawma|title=Aizawl Municipal Council|url=http://www.trcollege.net/study-material/37-political-science/79-aizawl-municipal-council|publisher=T Romana College|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528030216/http://www.trcollege.net/study-material/37-political-science/79-aizawl-municipal-council|archive-date=28 May 2013}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{bar box
|title=Religion in Aizawl
|titlebar=#Fcd116
|left1=Religion
|right1=Percentage
|float=left
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Christianity]]|blue|93.63}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|orange|4.14}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|1.52}}
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism]]|yellow|0.45}}
{{bar percent|Not Stated|black|0.11}}
{{bar percent|Others|grey|0.09}}
{{bar percent|[[Sikhism]]|olive|0.03}}
{{bar percent|[[Jainism]]|brown|0.02}}
}}
As of 1910, there were 777 army personnel in Aizawl from different parts of North India as well as Nepal. The Gurkha's among the soldiers eventually settled in Aizawl.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pachuau |first1=Joy |title=The Camera as a Witness |date=13 April 2015 |publisher=Cambridge |isbn=9781107073395 |pages=139}}</ref>

As of the [[2011 Census of India]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Aizawl had a population of 293,416. Females constitute 50.61% of the population and males made up the remaining 49.39%. Mizos from various tribes make up the majority of the population. [[Christianity]] forms majority of the city population about 93.63%.<ref name="census2011.co.in"/> Other minority religions are [[Hinduism]] 4.14, [[Islam]] 1.52, [[Buddhism]] 0.45, Others 0.09%, [[Sikhism]] 0.03% and [[Jainism]] 0.02%.<ref name="census2011.co.in"/> 0.11% peoples did not state their religion.<ref name="census2011.co.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/185-aizawl.html |title=Aizawl City Census 2011 data |work=census2011.co.in |access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref> {{update after|2021}}

[[Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]] make up the majority of the population. However, there are also significant numbers of the [[Salvation Army]], Baptists, [[Seventh-day Adventist Church|Seventh-day Adventist]]s, United Pentecostal Church and [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholics]] in the city. There are also some cultural based Christian sects. Hinduism and Islam are also represented in very small numbers in the city population.

==Climate==

Aizawl has a mild, sub-tropical climate due to its location and elevation. Under the [[Köppen climate classification]], Aizawl features a [[humid subtropical climate]] (Cwa). In summer, temperatures are moderately warm, averaging around {{convert|20|-|30|C}}. In winter, daytime temperatures are cooler in comparison to the rest of the year, averaging around {{convert|11|-|21|C}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/aizawl.htm |title=Aizawl - the State Capital |publisher=Mizoram |access-date=9 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007035702/http://mizoram.nic.in/more/aizawl.htm|archive-date=7 October 2013}}</ref> Rainfall is mostly concentrated between April and October, with the heaviest rainfall occurring in May, July, August and September. The remainder of the year is notably drier.

{{Weather box
| location = Aizawl (1981–2010, extremes 1973–2010)
| metric first = Y
| single line = Y
| Jan record high C = 29.5
| Feb record high C = 33.8
| Mar record high C = 34.6
| Apr record high C = 35.5
| May record high C = 34.2
| Jun record high C = 33.6
| Jul record high C = 33.2
| Aug record high C = 32.2
| Sep record high C = 32.7
| Oct record high C = 33.1
| Nov record high C = 32.8
| Dec record high C = 28.5
|year record high C = 35.5
| Jan high C = 23.4
| Feb high C = 24.4
| Mar high C = 27.6
| Apr high C = 28.7
| May high C = 28.0
| Jun high C = 27.1
| Jul high C = 26.8
| Aug high C = 27.5
| Sep high C = 27.2
| Oct high C = 27.2
| Nov high C = 26.9
| Dec high C = 23.5
|year high C = 26.4
| Jan low C = 11.7
| Feb low C = 13.3
| Mar low C = 16.5
| Apr low C = 17.7
| May low C = 19.1
| Jun low C = 19.9
| Jul low C = 20.0
| Aug low C = 20.4
| Sep low C = 19.9
| Oct low C = 19.1
| Nov low C = 16.2
| Dec low C = 12.9
|year low C = 17.2
| Jan record low C = 6.1
| Feb record low C = 7.3
| Mar record low C = 9.6
| Apr record low C = 11.7
| May record low C = 12.2
| Jun record low C = 15.2
| Jul record low C = 12.0
| Aug record low C = 16.2
| Sep record low C = 16.7
| Oct record low C = 13.5
| Nov record low C = 10.0
| Dec record low C = 8.0
|year record low C = 6.1
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 9.2
| Feb rain mm = 24.6
| Mar rain mm = 81.3
| Apr rain mm = 150.6
| May rain mm = 306.1
| Jun rain mm = 284.7
| Jul rain mm = 329.1
| Aug rain mm = 338.7
| Sep rain mm = 321.1
| Oct rain mm = 176.8
| Nov rain mm = 52.1
| Dec rain mm = 15.9
|year rain mm = 2092.0
| Jan rain days = 0.7
| Feb rain days = 2.1
| Mar rain days = 4.3
| Apr rain days = 8.2
| May rain days = 13.6
| Jun rain days = 17.0
| Jul rain days = 18.7
| Aug rain days = 19.0
| Sep rain days = 14.9
| Oct rain days = 9.5
| Nov rain days = 2.7
| Dec rain days = 0.9
|year rain days = 111.4
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Aizwal Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = January 2015
| pages = 17-18
| access-date = 5 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDcityweather>
{{cite web
| url = http://city.imd.gov.in/citywx/extreme/FEB/aizwal2.htm
| title = Aizwal Climatological Table 1971–2000
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| access-date = 5 February 2020}}</ref>

}}

{{climate chart
|collapsed =
|Aizawl
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|11.4|20.4|13.4
|12.8|21.7|23.4
|15.6|25.2|73.4
|17.5|26.8|167.7
|18.1|26.3|289.0
|18.9|25.5|406.1
|19.1|25.3|320.4
|19.1|25.5|320.6
|19.2|25.7|305.2
|18.0|24.7|183.7
|15.1|23.0|43.2
|12.2|21.0|15.3
|source=[https://web.archive.org/web/20120506155631/http://worldweather.wmo.int/066/c01562.htm WMO]
|float=right
}}

==Cityscape==
{{Panorama
|image = File:Aizawl Panoramic View.jpg
|height = 150
|alt =
|caption = A panoramic view of Aizawl taken from Zemabawk, Aizawl
}}
==Economy==
The economy of Aizawl is basically sustained by government services as it is capital of Mizoram. The major banks are also located within Aizawl.
A 3-star category hotel, Hotel Regency, has recently been inaugurated at Zarkawt, a central location within the city. It provides a much-needed hospitality service for tourists and business visitors to Aizawl. There are several other hotels apart from Hotel Regency. Those include - Hotel Sangchia located in Zarkawt, Hotel Grand located in Zarkawt, Hotel Floria located in Dawrpui, Ritz Hotel located in Canteen Kual, Tourist Lodge located in Chaltlang, Chawlhna Hotel located in Zarkawt, Riakmaw Inn located in Zarkawt, Hotel Ahimsa located in Zarkawt, and other numerous affordable hotels.

==Inner Line Permit (ILP)==
Domestic tourists require the Inner Line Permit (ILP) for entry into Mizoram, for persons other than government employees. ILP can be obtained from the Liaison Officers in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Guwahati, Shillong, and Silchar. It can also be obtained on arrival at the [[Lengpui Airport]] (nearest airport to Aizawl).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/ilp.htm|title=Inner Line Permit (ILP): Mizoram|website=mizoram.nic.in|access-date=2018-01-08}}</ref>

Foreign nationals have to register themselves at the office of the Superintendent of the Police (CID/SB) of Mizoram within 24hours of arrival. However, citizens of China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan require prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs before entering the state.<ref name=":0" />

==Transport==

===Air===
[[File:Lengpui Airport Building.JPG|thumb|300px|Lengpui Airport]]
Aizawl is connected by air transport through [[Lengpui Airport]] which it is situated near Aizawl.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/howilearnedgeogr0000shul|title=How I learned geography|author=Shulevitz, Uri|date=2008|publisher=Farrar Straus Giroux|isbn=9780374334994|oclc=123766698|url-access=registration}}</ref> The airport provides connectivity to [[Kolkata]] [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Guwahati]] [[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport]], [[Shillong Airport]] and [[Imphal Airport]]. [[Air India]] is the airline which services [[Lengpui Airport]]. A helicopter service by [[Pawan Hans]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mizorama Helicopter Service Tur Chief Minister in Hawng|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng|publisher=Mizoram DIPR|access-date=14 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng|archive-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> was started in 2012 and connects the city with [[Lunglei]], [[Lawngtlai]], [[Saiha]], [[Chawngte]], [[Serchhip]], [[Champhai]], [[Kolasib]], [[Khawzawl]], [[Ngopa]] and [[Hnahthial]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service|url=http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923163051/http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 September 2015|access-date=20 August 2012|newspaper=The Zozam Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mizoram Chhunga Helicopter Service Scheduled Thar|url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-chhunga-helicopter-service-scheduled-thar|access-date=23 September 2015|agency=DIPR: Govt of Mizoram|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923144248/https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizoram-chhunga-helicopter-service-scheduled-thar|archive-date=23 September 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Rail===
Mizoram is connected by railroad up to [[Bairabi]], there are plans to connect Bairabi with Sairang with broad gauge railway track, near Aizawl. The government has also started a broad gauge [[Bairabi Sairang Railway]] connection for better connectivity in the state.<ref>{{cite news|author=PTI|title=Broad gauge track project in Mizoram to be over by March 2015|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/broad-gauge-track-project-in-mizoram-to-be-over-by-march/776596.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126055457/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/broad-gauge-track-project-in-mizoram-to-be-over-by-march/776596.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|access-date=13 August 2012|newspaper=CNN IBN Live}}</ref> There is also the plan for 5 km long [[Aizawl Monorail]] running between Zemabawk to Kulikawn.

===Road===
Aizawl is connected by road with [[Silchar]] through National Highway 540, with [[Agartala]] through National Highway 40 and with [[Imphal]] through National Highway 150. The yellow-and-white taxis are widely available; Maruti cars are most widely used. Privately owned blue-and-white mini buses are on regular service as city buses.

==Media==
'''Newspaper:''' The major media in Aizawl in Mizo and English Language are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|access-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|archive-date=19 June 2013}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
* [[Vanglaini]],<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://vanglaini.org/
|title=Vanglaini - Mizo Daily Since 1978
|work=vanglaini.org
|access-date=30 June 2010
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401164127/http://www.vanglaini.org/
|archive-date=1 April 2014
}}</ref>
* The Zozam Times<ref>{{cite web|title=The Zozam Times|url=http://thezozamtimes.org/|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107115720/http://thezozamtimes.org/|archive-date=7 January 2014}}</ref>
* The Aizawl Post.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Aizawl Post|url=http://www.theaizawlpost.com/|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103222150/http://theaizawlpost.com/|archive-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>
* Khawpui Aw
* Virthli<ref>{{cite web|title=Virthli|url=http://virthli.com/|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327083314/http://www.virthli.com/|archive-date=27 March 2013}}</ref>
* [[The Mizoram Post]]<ref>{{cite web|title=The Mizoram Post|url=http://www.themizorampost.net/|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111081911/http://www.themizorampost.net/|archive-date=11 November 2013}}</ref>
* Zoram Tlangau
* Mizo Arsi
* Mizo Express
* Zawlaidi
* Zozam Weekly<ref>{{cite web|title=Zozam Weekly|url=http://zozamweeklynews.blogspot.in/|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518023157/http://zozamweeklynews.blogspot.in/|archive-date=18 May 2014}}</ref>
* Zoram Thlirtu
* Sakeibaknei
* Entlang
{{div col end}}

'''Radio:'''
[[All India Radio]] also has a studio that host programmes at scheduled hours. FM Zoawi is a popular radio station in Aizawl.<ref>{{cite news|title=AIR buatsaih FM Zoawi chu le|url=http://www.vanglaini.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5815:air-buatsaih-fm-zoawi-chu-le|access-date=27 August 2012|newspaper=Vanglaini|archive-date=29 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529085441/http://www.vanglaini.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5815:air-buatsaih-fm-zoawi-chu-le|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Education==
[[File:Mizoram University Entrance.JPG|thumb|300px|Mizoram University Entrance]]
There are both state and private schools. [[Parochial school]]s are run by the Baptist Church of Mizoram, the Presbyterian Church of India ([[Synod Higher Secondary School, Aizawl|Synod]]), several [[Roman Catholic]] (St. Paul's Higher Secondary School, Mary Mount School, [[St. Lawrence School]], St. Mary's School) religious orders and the [[Seventh-day Adventist Church|Seventh-day Adventists]] ([[Helen Lowry Higher Secondary School|Helen Lowry]]). Kendriya Vidyalaya, Aizawl, is another school run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, the school situated close to Zembawk. Other schools include [[Home Missions School]], [[Mount Carmel School]], Oikos Higher Secondary School.

===Tertiary===
[[Pachhunga University College]] was among the earliest colleges founded in 1958. [[Aizawl College]], the second oldest college in Aizawl City was established in the year 1975. [[Hrangbana College]] was established in 1980, located in Chanmari, Aizawl, it has 57 teaching staffs with 22 non-teaching staffs and more than 2,000 students in commerce and arts departments. [[Mizoram University]] established in 2001 provides affiliation to all the colleges in Mizoram. Mizoram University also provides post-graduate education as well as B.Tech education and other departments. [[ICFAI University, Mizoram]] located in Durtlang, [[Aizawl West College]], [[Aizawl North College]], [[J.Thankima College|J. Thankima College]] also provides undergraduate courses. [[Mizoram Law College]] provides education to people who seek profession in Law.<ref>[http://video.disc.iisc.ernet.in/vigyan/mizo_univ.htm The Mizoram University Act of 25 April 2000] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803150529/http://video.disc.iisc.ernet.in/vigyan/mizo_univ.htm |date=3 August 2012 }}</ref> Indian Institute of Mass Communication and [[National Institute of Technology Mizoram]] has already started operations. Plans are being made to start a medical college in Falkawn.<ref>{{cite web|title=Central Health Services Leh Aiims Doctor Ten Chief Minister HMU|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/central-health-services-leh-aiims-doctor-ten-chief-minister-hmu|publisher=DIPR|access-date=15 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213316/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/central-health-services-leh-aiims-doctor-ten-chief-minister-hmu|archive-date=1 February 2014}}</ref>

==Sports==
[[File:Lammual Stadium.jpg|thumb|300px|Lammual]]
[[Association football|Football]] is the most popular sport in Mizoram with a number of footballers playing in national leagues in different parts of India. Some of the more important playing facilities in Aizawl are:
# [[Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Mualpui]], with a seating capacity of 20,000, is currently being constructed at Mualpui, Aizawl.<ref>{{cite web|last=tirhkahthawla|title=Mualpui Stadium Design|url=http://www.misual.com/2010/06/18/mualpui-stadium-design/|publisher=misual.com|access-date=14 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527095346/http://www.misual.com/2010/06/18/mualpui-stadium-design/|archive-date=27 May 2013}}</ref>
# [[Hawla Indoor Stadium]] is the largest indoor stadium with [[basketball]], [[badminton]] and [[boxing]] facilities.
# [[Lammual]] stadium is a single tier stadium. The stadium under construction will have a seating capacity of about 5,000 spectators.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lammual-ah Gallery sak hna tan dawn ta |url=http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4175:lammual-ah-gallery-sak-hna-tan-dawn-ta&catid=43:news&Itemid=63 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415233229/http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4175:lammual-ah-gallery-sak-hna-tan-dawn-ta&catid=43:news&Itemid=63 |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 April 2013 |publisher=The Zozam Times |access-date=16 August 2012 }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="width:150px;"| Team
! style="width:100px;"| Sport
! style="width:270px;"| League
! style="width:120px;"| Venue
|-
| [[Mizoram football team]]
| [[Association football|Football]]
| [[Santosh Trophy]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Mualpui]]
|-
| [[Aizawl F.C.]]
| [[Association football|Football]]
| [[I-League]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Mualpui]]
|-
| [[Chanmari F.C.]]
| [[Association football|Football]]
| [[Mizoram Premier League]]
| [[Lammual]]
|-
| Dinthar Football Club
| [[Association football|Football]]
| [[Mizoram Premier League]]
| Lammual/Vaivakawn field
|}

Aizawl hosted the third edition of Xchange North East Youth NGO summit from October 3 to 5, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/ne-youth-summit-at-aizawl-255781|title=Aizawl will host the third edition of Xchange North East Youth NGO summit from October 3rd to 5th,2018.}}</ref>

==Neighbourhoods==
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* Aizawl Venglai
* Armed Veng
* Armed Veng South
* Bawngkawn
* Bawngkawn Hmar Veng
* Bawngkawn South/Chhim Veng
* Bethlehem
* Bethlehem Vengthlang
* Bungkawn
* Bungkawn Vengthar
* Central Jail Veng
* Chaltlang
* Chaltlang North/Lily Veng
* Chawlhhmun
* Chanmari
* Chanmari West
* Chawnpui
* Chhinga Veng
* Chite Veng
* College Veng
* Dam Veng
* Dawrpui
* Dawrpui Vengthar
* Dinthar
* Durtlang
* Durtlang Leitan
* Durtlang North
* Electric Veng
* Edenthar
* Hunthar
* Hlimen
* I.T.I. Veng
* Kanan
* Khatla
* Khatla East
* Khatla South
* Khatla West (New Secretariat Complex)
* Kulikawn
* Laipuitlang
* Lawipu Veng
* Luangmual
* Maubawk
* Melthum
* Mission Veng
* Mission Vengthlang
* Muanna Veng
* Nursery
* Phunchawng
* Ramhlun Venglai
* Ramhlun North
* Ramhlun South
* Ramhlun Vengthar
* Ramhlun Sports Complex
* Ramthar
* Ramthar North
* Rangvamual
* Republic Veng
* Republic Vengthlang
* Saikhamakawn
* Sakawrtuichhun
* Salem Veng
* Saron
* Selesih
* Tanhril
* Thakthing
* Tlangnuam
* Tlangnuam South
* Tuikhuahtlang
* Tuikual South
* Tuikual North
* Tuithiang
* Tuivamit
* Upper Republic
* Vaivakawn
* Venghlui
* Venghnuai
* Zarkawt
* Zemabawk
* Zemabawk North
* Zonuam
* Zotlang
* Zuangtui
{{div col end}}

==Notable people==

* [[Zoramthanga]], Politician, current [[Chief Minister]] of [[Mizoram]]
* [[Lal Thanhawla]]; Politician, Ex-Chief Minister
* Brig. [[Thenphunga Sailo]] (L); AVSM, PVSM, VSM [[Padma Shree]], Ex-Chief Minister
* [[Lalsangzuali Sailo]] (L); [[Padma Shree]], Singer/Songwriter
* [[V. Thanga]] (L) ; Businessman, Politician, Founder Financial Secretary of Mizo Union Right Wing
* [[Sainghinga]] (L) ; The only Mizo recipient of 'Order of the British Empire (OBE); a political officer
* [[Jeremy Lalrinnunga]]; Weightlifter
* [[H.T. Sangliana]] IPS Rtd.; ex-Police Officer, Politician
* [[Lalnghinglova Hmar]]; Freelance Journalist, Politician, Inspirational Speaker, Honorary Secretary of [[Mizoram Football Association]]

==See also==
* [[Tourism in North East India]]
* [[Advanced Research Centre for Bamboo and Rattan]] Aizawl

== References ==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Aizawl}}
*{{Wikivoyage-inline|Aizawl}}
* Aizawl Development Authority{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* Aizawl Official Website [https://aizawl.nic.in/]
* [http://regencyaizawl.com/ Regency Aizawl Official Website]
* [http://thegrandaizawl.com/ The Grand Hotel Aizawl Official Website]

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{{North East India}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Aizawl district]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1890]]
[[Category:Tourism in Northeast India]]
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