Ziona Chana, believed to be the head of the world’s largest family with 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren from Mizoram state in northeastern India, died in state capital Aizawl on Sunday. He was 76.

Zionghaka, more popularly known as Ziona Chana, died at Trinity Hospital in around 3 pm, IBNS reported. The cause of his death was not immediately known. 

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga took to Twitter to confirm and condoled the demise of Ziona Chana and said Mizoram and his village at Baktawng Tlangnuam had become a major tourist attraction in the state because of the family.

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!”(SAM)