Ziona Chana, patriarch of the largest family in the world, passes away

Ziona Chana the patriarch of the largest family in the world passed away on Sunday.

Chana was 76 year old, he had 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren and was a resident of Mizoram' s Baktawng Tlangnuam village. The area attracted lot of tourist who come to see the famed family.

Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga tweeted,"With heavy heart, #Mizoram bid farewell to Mr. Zion-a (76), believed to head the world's largest family, with 38 wives and 89 children.Mizoram and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family.Rest in Peace Sir!


Chana was admitted to a hospital on June 7. He had diabetes, hypertension and suffering from old age related problems.

An official in the state government said, " His last rites will performed and family is having discussion in it. "

He was born on July 21, 1945. His village is roughly 100 km away from capital city Aizawl.

Officials said that family was disciplined and organised and oldest wife Zathiangi supervised the daily affairs of the family. " The requirement of the family can be gauged from the fact that the evening meal required almost 100kg of rice, around 60 kgs potatoes and around 30 chickens. "