The North East States of India

The state of Nagaland lies in the far North-Eastern region of India. It is a small state with a population of around 1.98 million (2011 Census). It has pleasant climate, fertile soil and rich heritage. Meaning: Naga means "Hillmen". Thus, Nagaland is a "land of the Hillmen". History: The Naga … [Read more...] about Facts about Nagaland

Tripura, the 3rd smallest state of India, is a blend of the culture of the hills and the plains. It has rich heritage of varied cultures. The major facts of Tripura are summarized below: 1. History: Tripura was being ruled by Tripuri dynasty and thereafter became a princely state during period of … [Read more...] about Facts about Tripura

The Mountainous region of Mizoram State became the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987.  Mizoram is a state in North Eastern India. It is also a part of the seven sister states of India.  1. Meaning: The word “Mizoram” can be broken into three parts as follows, “mi” means“People”, “zo” … [Read more...] about Facts about Mizoram

Meghalaya is a young state in India. It is in the North-East region of India. During the early British rule, the districts of Khasi hills, Jaintia hills and Garo hills were independent Kingdoms. Later on, British annexed them annexed them into Assam. Meghalaya continued to be a part of Assam even … [Read more...] about Facts about Meghalaya

Manipur is a state in North East India which became a full fledged state in March 1972. The state is surrounded with natural beauty. It is known as "Switzerland of India". The climate is pleasant and is a major tourist destination in India. Capital City: The capital city of Manipur is Imphal. … [Read more...] about Facts about Manipur