Mizoram About this sound pronunciation is one of the Seven Sister States in North Eastern India. It shares land borders with the states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur and with the neighbouring country of Bangladesh and the Chin State of Myanmar. Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on 20 February 1987. Its population at the 2001 census stood at 888,573. Mizoram ranks second in India with a literacy rate of 88.49%. Mizo' means man of the mountain.Mizoram has the most variegated hilly terrain in the eastern part of India. The hills are steep ( avg. height 1000 metres or 3,281 feet ) and separated by rivers which flow either to the north or south creating deep gorges between the hill ranges. The highest peak in Mizoram is the Phawngpui ( Blue Mountain ) with a height of 2210 metres ( 7,251 feet ). Its tropical location combined with the high altitude gives it a mild climate all year round. Mizoram is rich in flora and fauna and many kinds of tropical trees and plants thrive in the area.