Kolasib
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{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Kolasib district}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kolasib
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| settlement_type = Town
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| image_caption = Kolasib, mizoram
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| coordinates = {{coord|24|13|52|N|92|40|34|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Mizoram
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Kolasib
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District Collector : John LT Sanga
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| elevation_m = 888
| population_total = 34,200
| population_as_of = 2023
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| 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
| registration_plate = MZ 05
| website = {{URL|mizoram.nic.in}}
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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
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As of the 2011 Census of India,{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}} 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.{{cite news|title=Economic activity gains momentum in Mizoram's Kolasib District|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/economic-activity-gains-momentum-mizorams-kolasib-district-121741248.html|access-date=29 August 2012|newspaper=Yahoo News}}
Transport
A helicopter service by Pawan Hans{{cite web|title=MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng |publisher=Mizoram DIPR |access-date=14 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng |archive-date=12 December 2013 }} has been started which connects the Aizawl with Kolasib.{{cite news|title=Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service|url=http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63|access-date=20 August 2012|newspaper=The Zozam Times|archive-url=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|archive-date=23 September 2015|url-status=dead}} The distance between Kolasib and Aizawl through NH 54 is 83 km and is connected with regular service of bus and Maxi-Cabs.{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Shillong|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rshillong.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}
Media
The Major Newspapers in Kolasib are:{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |publisher=DIPR Mizoram |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |archive-date=19 June 2013 }}
- Duhlai Daily
- Ramnuam
- Kolasib Times
- Kolasib Today
- Turnipui
- Chhuahtlang Daily
- Vairengte Aw:{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|access-date=5 September 2012|archive-date=19 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=RNI Registration|url=http://rni.nic.in/display_details.asp?regn=138258|access-date=19 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603165407/http://rni.nic.in/display_details.asp?regn=138258|archive-date=3 June 2016|url-status=dead}}
- Kolasib Aw
- Zingtian Daily
- Rengkhawpui
- Zoram Kanaan
Major Television Cable Network in Kolasib are:
- Kolasib Cable Network (KCN)
- C.Zakhuma Cable Network (CZS)
References
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External links
- [http://www.kolasib.com Kolasib official website]
{{Kolasib district}}
{{Mizoram}}