Kolasib
Kolasib | |
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Town | |
 kolasib, mizoram | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Kolasib |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,852 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MZ |
| Website | mizoram |
Kolasib is a district as well as a district headquarters of Kolasib district in Mizoram, India.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Kolasib had a population of 83,955. Males constitute 51.12% of the population and females 48.88%. Kolasib has an average literacy rate of 93.50%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 94.57%, and female literacy is 92.38%. Population growth rate of Kolasib district was 27.28 percent during the decade.
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 - Government 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]
- Duhlai Daily
- Ramnuam
- Kolasib Today
- Turnipui
- Chhuahtlang Daily
- Vairengte Aw
- Kolasib Aw"@
- Zingtian Daily
- Rengkhawpui
- Zoram Kanaan
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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "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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