Champhai
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This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Champhai district.
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| Coordinates | 23°18′N 92°50′E / 23.3°N 92.83°ECoordinates: 23°18′N 92°50′E / 23.3°N 92.83°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District(s) | Champhai |
| Population • Density |
20,185 (2001[update]) • 6 /km2 (16 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
3,185.3 square kilometres (1,229.9 sq mi) • 1,678 metres (5,505 ft) |
| Website | Champhai.nic.in |
Champhai is a border town in Mizoram state, in far eastern India. It is the headquarters of Champhai District, one of the eight districts in the state. It is located on the Indo-Myanmar border and is situated in a strategically important location. Because of this, it is the main business corridor for India and Myanmar in the area.
The area of Champhai is 3,185.83 square kilometres (1,230 sq mi). The average annual rainfall is 1,814 millimetres (71.4 in).
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