Comparisons
Mizoram vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Himachal Pradesh
Mizoram in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mizoram followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mizoram, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Aizawl, Lunglei and Kolasib. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aizawl peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lunglei was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kolasib rose steadily.
How do development practices in Mizoram fare in comparison to others in India? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mizoram was the 30th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in India, street construction in Mizoram has become more disconnected. Mizoram ranked 31st in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 30th in 2006-2020.
Mizoram in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mizoram is Aizawl with an SNDi of 6.95, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kolasib with an SNDi of 3.12, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Kolasib, Aizawl
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mizoram was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mizoram, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Aizawl, Lunglei and Kolasib. Out of the three cities, Aizawl and Lunglei do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aizawl rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lunglei was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Mizoram is the 31st-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mizoram ranked 31st in 1975, 31st in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 31st in 2006-2020.