The district of Mamit lies in the North Western part of Mizoram. The district boasts of the most sought after and visited hill station of Mizoram, Reiek. The largest wildlife reserve ‘Dampa Tiger Reserve’ part of the ‘Project Tiger’ funded by the Government of India also lies within this district. The district of Mamit was bifurcated from Aizawl district in 1998. It is bounded on the North by Assam State, on the West by Tripura State, on the East by Kolasib and Aizawl districts and on the South by Lunglei district. It is the fourth largest district in Mizoram and Mamit town the administrative headquarter of the district is 105 km from Aizawl. Majority of the tribes inhabiting the district comprises of Mizo, Reang (Bru) and Chakma. The entire district is of a hilly terrain crisscrossed by valleys and deep gorges. The three major rivers that flows through the district are Teirei, Tut and Tlawng. The district lies at an elevation of 718 metres (2355 ft).

Geography

The district is bounded on the north by Hailakandi district of Assam state, on the west by North Tripura district of Tripura state and Bangladesh, on the south by Lunglei district and on the east by Kolasib and Aizawl districts. The district occupies an area of 3025.75 km². Mamit town is the administrative headquarters of the district.

Divisions

The district has 3 numbers of Sub Division and 4 numbers R.D. Blocks, Mamit, Reiek, West Phaileng and Zawlnuam. The district has 3 legislative assembly constituencies. These are Hachhek, Dampa and Mamit.

Economy

Indian has set up several Border Haats (markets) and ICP (Integrated Check Posts) in Mizoram to boost the border trade and Look-East connectivity to Trans-Asian Railway and Asian Highway Network (via AH1). Marpara and Tuipuibari on Bangladesh–India border are two ICP in Mamit district.