Serchhip
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| ?Serchhip Mizoram • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| District(s) | Serchhip |
| Population • Density |
19,185 (2002, May) • 33 /km² (85 /sq mi) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 796181 • +0913838 • MZ 06 |
Coordinates: Serchhip is a census town in Serchhip district in the Indian state of Mizoram.
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[edit] Geography
Serchhip is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 888 metres (2913 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Serchhip had a population of 18,185. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Serchhip has an average literacy rate of approximately 100%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 100%, and female literacy is 99%. In Serchhip, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. The district is the highest literate distrcit in India .
[edit] Tourism
The district consists of number of towns and villages lying around serchhip.Thenzawl is the second biggest town after serchhip. it is one of the few flat area with beautiful grassy landscape.Nearby Thenzawl is a spectacular waterfall called Vantawng khawhthla(meaning Heaven's reaching fall!). This beautiful step fall is easily accessible and it is a place where one can hear the calling of nature silently.
Buangpui is a small village lying along the Aizawl-Lunglei via Thenzawl road. Neihloh is another village at about 10 km from Buangpui. Zakuala Sailo used to rule in this village during the chieftienship period before the British abolished this tradition of the Mizo nation.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Serchhip
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
