# Kolasib

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This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see [Kolasib district](/source/Kolasib_district).

Town in Mizoram, India

Kolasib Town Kolasib, mizoram Kolasib Show map of Mizoram Kolasib Show map of India Coordinates: 24°13′52″N 92°40′34″E / 24.23111°N 92.67611°E / 24.23111; 92.67611 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.nic.in

**Kolasib** is a town located in the northern part of [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram), India. It serves as the headquarters of the [Kolasib District](/source/Kolasib_district). Situated along the border with the state of [Assam](/source/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

[*[needs update](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items)*] As of the [2011 Census of India](/source/2011_Census_of_India),[2] 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](/source/Mizoram).[3]

## Transport

A helicopter service by [Pawan Hans](/source/Pawan_Hans)[4] has been started which connects the [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) with Kolasib.[5] The distance between Kolasib and [Aizawl](/source/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]

- *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

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Kolasib PIN Code Number, India"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012410/https://askkaka.in/pincode/mizoram/kolasib/kolasib). *askkaka.in*. Archived from [the original](https://askkaka.in/pincode/mizoram/kolasib/kolasib) on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["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). Census Commission of India. Archived from [the original](http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999) on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Economic activity gains momentum in Mizoram's Kolasib District"](http://in.news.yahoo.com/economic-activity-gains-momentum-mizorams-kolasib-district-121741248.html). *Yahoo News*. Retrieved 29 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng). Mizoram DIPR. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng) on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service"](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). *The Zozam Times*. Archived from [the original](http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Aizawl to Shillong"](http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rshillong.htm). Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Accredited Journalists"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists) on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Accredited Journalists"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists) on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["RNI Registration"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160603165407/http://rni.nic.in/display_details.asp?regn=138258). Archived from [the original](http://rni.nic.in/display_details.asp?regn=138258) on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.

## External links

- [Kolasib official website](http://www.kolasib.com)

v t e Kolasib district Bairabi Bilkhawthlir Builum Khawhlui Eranchiparamb Hortoki Kolasib (district headquarters) North Kawnpui Vairengte

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