Zawlnuam

Zawlnuam
city
Zawlnuam
Coordinates: 24°07′37″N 92°20′41″E / 24.1269700°N 92.3448500°E / 24.1269700; 92.3448500Coordinates: 24°07′37″N 92°20′41″E / 24.1269700°N 92.3448500°E / 24.1269700; 92.3448500
Country India
State Mizoram
District Mamit
Population (2001)
 • Total 3,119
Languages
 • Official Mizo
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Zawlnuam is a census town in Mamit district in the Indian state of Mizoram.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Zawlnuam had a population of 3119. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Zawlnuam 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 Zawlnuam, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

The Distance between Zawlnuam and Aizawl is 176 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.[2]

Education

There is Zawlnuam College, under Mizoram University and a number of public and private schools.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Aizawl to Kanhmun (via Mamit)". Mizoram.nic.in. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Zawlnuam College". Zawlnuam College. Retrieved 6 August 2014.


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