Khawzawl
| Khawzawl | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Khawzawl | |
| Coordinates: 23°31′30″N 93°09′40″E / 23.5251°N 93.1612°ECoordinates: 23°31′30″N 93°09′40″E / 23.5251°N 93.1612°E | |
| town | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Champhai |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,286 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Khawzawl is a census town in Champhai district in the Indian state of Mizoram. It was announced as a one of district capitals in Mizoram since August 2008
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Khawzawl had a population of 9286. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khawzawl has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 76%. In Khawzawl, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
The Main center of Higher Education is Khawzawl College.[2]
The Different High Schools in Khawzawl are:
- Govt. Higher Secondary School
- Government High School Khawzawl
- Model High School Khawzawl
- Far-east Experimental School
- Presbyterian English School, Khawzawl
- Presbyterian English School, Khawzawl Vengthar
- St.Joseph's School,Khawzawl
Transport
The Distance between Khawzawl and Aizawl is 152 km and 42 km from the district capital, Champhai. Khawzawl is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.[3]
Media
The Major Newspapers in Khawzawl are Khawzawl Times and Si-Ar.[4]
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "Khawzawl College". Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ↑ "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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