Biate (town)

Biate is a census town in Khawzawl district in the state of Mizoram, India. Biate town has been selected as the cleanest town in Mizoram[1] and Northeast.[2]

Biate
Zialung(older name)
city
Biate
Biate
Coordinates: 23.268°N 93.0981°E / 23.268; 93.0981
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictKhawzawl
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,277
Languages
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMZ
Websitemizoram.nic.in

History

Biate town was started by Mizo chief Kairuma Sailo in 1900.[3]

Demographics
Traditional dress

As of the 2011 India census,[4] Biate had a population of 2277. Males constitute 49.80% of the population and females 50.20%. Biate has an average literacy rate of 98.18%, higher than the national average of 74.04%; with male literacy of 97.92% and female literacy of 98.43%. 10.94% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References
  1. "Mizorama khawpui fai ber thlanna atan Biate khua inbuatsaih". Zonet. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. "Biate khua in lawman a dawng". Lunglen. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  3. "Khaw fai ber Biate". Zalen. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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