[needs update] As of the 2011 Census of India,[2] Kolasib district 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.
EconomyEdit
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]
TransportEdit
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]
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External linksEdit
Kolasib official website
October 14, 2023
kolasib, this, article, about, municipality, mizoram, india, namesake, district, district, town, headquarters, district, mizoram, india, town, mizoramshow, mizoramshow, indiacoordinates, 23111, 67611, 23111, 67611countryindiastatemizoramdistrictgovernment, bod. This article is about the municipality in Mizoram India For its namesake district see Kolasib district Kolasib is a town and headquarters of Kolasib district in Mizoram India KolasibTownKolasib mizoramKolasibShow map of MizoramKolasibShow map of IndiaCoordinates 24 13 52 N 92 40 34 E 24 23111 N 92 67611 E 24 23111 92 67611CountryIndiaStateMizoramDistrictKolasibGovernment BodyDistrict Collector Dr Arun TElevation888 m 2 913 ft Population 2011 census Total24 272Languages OfficialMizoTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN796081 1 Vehicle registrationMZ 05ClimateCwaWebsitemizoram wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 Demographics 2 Economy 3 Transport 4 Education 5 Media 6 References 7 External linksDemographics Edit needs update As of the 2011 Census of India 2 Kolasib district 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 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 Education EditThere 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 SchoolMedia 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 KanaanMajor 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 External links EditKolasib official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kolasib amp oldid 1173924423, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
