Man From Mizoram, With World's Largest Family, Dies At 76

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said the state bid farewell to Ziona Chana, believed to head the world's largest family with 38 wives and 89 children.

Ziona Chana, believed to head the world's largest family -- with 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren -- died today at the age of 76 in Mizoram. 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! pic.twitter.com/V1cHmRAOkr Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga took to Twitter to confirm the death of Ziona Chana, and said that the state and "his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam has become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family." "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," he said. "Rest in Peace Sir!" the chief minister added.