Kolasib Explained

Kolasib
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Mizoram#India
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:24.2311°N 92.6761°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Mizoram
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kolasib
Governing Body:District Collector : John LT Sanga
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:888
Population Total:34,200
Population As Of:2023
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Mizo
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Cwa
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:796081[1]
Registration Plate:MZ 05

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.

Demographics

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

Economy

Kolasib 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

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]

Major Television Cable Network in Kolasib are:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kolasib PIN Code Number, India. askkaka.in. 30 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012410/https://askkaka.in/pincode/mizoram/kolasib/kolasib. 7 November 2017. dead.
  2. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 16 June 2004. 1 November 2008. Census Commission of India.
  3. News: Economic activity gains momentum in Mizoram's Kolasib District. 29 August 2012. Yahoo News.
  4. Web site: MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG . Mizoram DIPR . 14 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng . 12 December 2013 .
  5. News: Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service. 20 August 2012. The Zozam Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923163051/http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63. 23 September 2015. dead.
  6. Web site: Aizawl to Shillong. Mizoram NIC. 29 August 2012.
  7. Web site: Accredited Journalists . DIPR Mizoram . 5 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists . 19 June 2013 .
  8. Web site: Accredited Journalists. DIPR Mizoram. 5 September 2012. 19 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists. dead.
  9. Web site: RNI Registration. 19 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160603165407/http://rni.nic.in/display_details.asp?regn=138258. 3 June 2016. dead.

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