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Zote is a village in Champhai block of Champhai District, Mizoram state, India.

Etymology

Zote are one of the clans of the Hmar people who are believed to first settle here. So the name of the village came to be known as "Zote".

Economy

Zote is one of the 4 Border Haats (markets) in Mizoram, others being at Hnahlan, Vaphai (Saikhumphai) and Sangau (Pangkhua), all of whichboost the local trade and economy. As part of India's Look-East connectivity, entailing connectivity to BIMSTEC, East Asia Summit, Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Asian Highway Network and the Trans-Asian Railway, Zote as a border town has a role to play.

Transport and connectivity

Border checkpost, customs and immigration

Zokhawthar LCS (Land Custom Station), There is a proposal to upgrade it to ICP (Integrated Check Point) entailing immigration and customs both. is 28 km south of Zote on Look-East connectivity.

Airport and railway

Lengpui Airport in Aizawl (223 km northwest) is the nearest airport in India. Sairang railhead of Bairabi–Sairang line is the nearest railway station.

AH1 and India-Thailand Highway

India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway (IMT), and Asian Highway Network and Asian Highway 1 (AH1) Zokhawthar-Tedim connectivity to IMT will provide an alternate route to the existing route via Moreh. via Zokhawthar provide wider connectivity to Zote.

See also

• Borders of India

References

1. "S.Zote". 2011 Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
2. ^ Outlook India India, Myanmar likely to set up four Border Haats, Outlook India, 20 Aug 2019.
3. "India's 'Look East' Policy Pays off". www.globalpolicy.org.
4. India's Look East Policy (2)
5. Land immigration centre along Myanmar border opened, Business Standard, 2018.
6. ^ The Role of BIMSTEC in Revitalising India’s Northeast, ORF, 23 Jun 2021.
7. New road, rail links to make Manipur gateway to SE Asia: CM, The Hindu, 8 November 2018.

v t e State of Mizoram
Capital: Aizawl
State symbols	Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish
History	Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord
Government	Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police
Districts	Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual
Urban Areas	Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam
Infrastructure	Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport
Education	Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools
Tourist attractions	Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls
Protected areas	Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve
Culture	History Music Language Literature Cuisine People Sports
Topics	Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education

23°29′49″N 93°21′23″E / 23.497°N 93.3563°E / 23.497; 93.3563

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