Kolasib is a town located in the northern part of
Mizoram
Mizoram is a states and union territories of India, state in northeastern India, with Aizawl as its Capital city, capital and largest city. It shares 722-kilometres (449 miles) of international borders with Bangladesh to the west, and Myanmar t ...
, India. It serves as the headquarters of the
Kolasib District. Situated along the border with the state of
Assam
Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor ...
, 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, 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
Mizoram is a states and union territories of India, state in northeastern India, with Aizawl as its Capital city, capital and largest city. It shares 722-kilometres (449 miles) of international borders with Bangladesh to the west, and Myanmar t ...
.
Transport
A helicopter service by
Pawan Hans has been started which connects the
Aizawl
Aizawl (, American English, US: , British English, UK: ; Mizo language, Mizo: ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It is also the third largest city in northeast India. It is situated ato ...
with Kolasib. The distance between Kolasib and
Aizawl
Aizawl (, American English, US: , British English, UK: ; Mizo language, Mizo: ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It is also the third largest city in northeast India. It is situated ato ...
through NH 54 is 83 km and is connected with regular service of bus and Maxi-Cabs.
Media
The Major Newspapers in Kolasib are:
*''Duhlai Daily''
*''Ramnuam''
*''Kolasib Times''
*''Kolasib Today''
*''Turnipui''
*''Chhuahtlang Daily''
*''Vairengte Aw'':
*''Kolasib Aw''
*''Zingtian Daily''
*''Rengkhawpui''
*''Zoram Kanaan''
Major Television Cable Network in Kolasib are:
* Kolasib Cable Network (KCN)
* C.Zakhuma Cable Network (CZS)
References
External links
Kolasib official website
{{Mizoram
Cities and towns in Kolasib district