Kolasib

Town in Mizoram, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kolasib is a town located in the northern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the headquarters of the Kolasib District. Situated along the border with the state of Assam, Kolasib is an important transit point connecting Mizoram with the rest of India. The town is known for its strategic location and serves as a gateway to Mizoram from the neighboring state.

CountryIndia
Elevation
888 m (2,913 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796081[1]
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Kolasib
Town
Kolasib, mizoram
Kolasib, mizoram
Kolasib is located in Mizoram
Kolasib
Kolasib
Kolasib is located in India
Kolasib
Kolasib
Coordinates: 24°13′52″N 92°40′34″E
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictKolasib
Government
 • BodyDistrict Collector : John LT Sanga
Elevation
888 m (2,913 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
34,200
Languages
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796081[1]
Vehicle registrationMZ 05
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in
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Demographics

[needs update] As of the 2011 Census of India,[2] Kolasib district had a population of 83,955.

Economy

Kolasib is an agriculture-dominated economy with a few service sector jobs, as it is a district capital. A large number of people cultivate betel nut, oil palms, rice, wheat and fish which are both consumed and exported to other districts of Mizoram.[3]

Transport

A helicopter service by Pawan Hans[4] has been started which connects the Aizawl with Kolasib.[5] The distance between Kolasib and Aizawl through NH 54 is 83 km and is connected with regular service of bus and Maxi-Cabs.[6]

Media

The Major Newspapers in Kolasib are:[7]

  • Duhlai Daily
  • Ramnuam
  • Kolasib Times
  • Kolasib Today
  • Turnipui
  • Chhuahtlang Daily
  • Vairengte Aw:[8][9]
  • Kolasib Aw
  • Zingtian Daily
  • Rengkhawpui
  • Zoram Kanaan

Major Television Cable Network in Kolasib are:

  • Kolasib Cable Network (KCN)
  • C.Zakhuma Cable Network (CZS)

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