Kolasib
| Kolasib | |
|---|---|
| town | |
 kolasib, mizoram | |
  Kolasib | |
| Coordinates: 24°13′52″N 92°40′34″E / 24.23111°N 92.67611°ECoordinates: 24°13′52″N 92°40′34″E / 24.23111°N 92.67611°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Kolasib |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,852 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Kolasib is a district as well as a district headquarters of Kolasib district in Mizoram, India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Kolasib had a population of 18,852. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kolasib has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 81%. In Kolasib, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Kolasib is agriculture-dominated economy with a few service sector jobs as it is a district capital. A large number of people cultivate beetle nut, oil palms, rice, wheat and fish which is both consumed and exported to other districts of Mizoram.[2]
Transport
A helicopter service by Pawan Hans[3] has been started which connects the Aizawl with Kolasib.[4] The distance between Kolasib and Aizawl through NH 54 is 83 km and is connected with regular service of bus and Maxi-Cabs.[5]
Education
There is one college - Kolasib College, under Mizoram University and a number of public and private schools.
The Major Higher Secondary School in Kolasib are:
- St. John's Higher Secondary School, Kolasib
- C. Zakhuma Higher Secondary School(CZS), Kolasib
- Madonna Open School
Media
The Major Newspapers in Kolasib are:[6]
- Ram Eng
- Duhlai
- Ramnuam
- Kolasib Today
- Turnipui
- Ramnuam
- Hringlang
- Chhuahtlang Daily
- Kolasib Aw
Major Television Cable Network in Kolasib are:
- Kolasib Cable Network (KCN)
- C. Zakhuma Cable Network (CZS)
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.
- ↑ "Economic activity gains momentum in Mizoram's Kolasib District". Yahoo News. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ↑ "Nilaini atangin ‘Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Aizawl to Shillong". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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