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.
Kolasib | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Kolasib, mizoram | |
  Kolasib  Kolasib | |
| Coordinates: 24°13′52″N 92°40′34″E / 24.23111°N 92.67611°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Kolasib |
| Government | |
| • Body | District Collector : John LT Sanga |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 34,200 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796081[1] |
| Vehicle registration | MZ 05 |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | mizoram |
Demographics
edit[needs update] As of the 2011 Census of India,[2] Kolasib district had a population of 83,955.
Economy
editKolasib is 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 is both consumed and exported to other districts of Mizoram.[3]
Transport
editA 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
editThe 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)
References
edit- ^ "Kolasib PIN Code Number, India". askkaka.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "Aizawl to Shillong". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "RNI Registration". Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.