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This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see [Kolasib](/source/Kolasib).

District of Mizoram in India

Kolasib district District of Mizoram View of Kolasib Interactive map of Kolasib district Country India State Mizoram Headquarters Kolasib Government • Lok Sabha constituencies Mizoram • Vidhan Sabha constituencies 3 Area • Total 1,382.51 km2 (533.79 sq mi) Population (2011) • Total 83,955 • Density 60.727/km2 (157.28/sq mi) Demographics • Literacy 93.50 • Sex ratio 956 Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST) Website kolasib.nic.in

**Kolasib district** is one of the eleven districts of [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram) state in [India](/source/India).

## Geography

### Hydrology

Kolasib district has one completed Dam, [Serlui B Dam](/source/Serlui_B_Dam)[1] and two under construction [Bairabi Dam](/source/Bairabi_Dam)[2] and [Tuirial Dam](/source/Tuirial_Dam) Construction recommenced in September 2011.[3]

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1971 26,983 — 1981 38,432 +3.60% 1991 48,769 +2.41% 2001 65,960 +3.07% 2011 83,955 +2.44% source:[4]

Religions in Kolasib district (2011)[5] Religion Percent Christianity 89.58% Islam 5.27% Hinduism 4.76% Other or not stated 0.39%

According to the [2011 census](/source/2011_census_of_India) Kolasib district has a [population](/source/Demographics_of_India) of 83,955, roughly equal to the nation of [Andorra](/source/Andorra).[6] This gives it a ranking of 620th in India (out of a total of [640](/source/Districts_of_India)). The district has a population density of 61 inhabitants per square kilometre (160/sq mi). Its [population growth rate](/source/Family_planning_in_India) over the decade 2001-2011 was 27.28%. Kolasib has a [sex ratio](/source/Sex_ratio) of 956 [females](/source/Women_in_India) for every 1000 males, and a [literacy rate](/source/Literacy_in_India) of 93.50%. 55.84% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Tribes make up 87.67% of the population.[7]

Languages spoken in Kolasib district (2011)[8]

1. [Mizo](/source/Mizo_language) (75.9%)

1. [Hmar](/source/Hmar_language) (7.56%)

1. [Bengali](/source/Bengali_language) (5.30%)

1. [Tripuri](/source/Kokborok) (4.63%)

1. [Nepali](/source/Nepali_language) (1.90%)

1. [Hindi](/source/Hindi) (1.33%)

1. Others (3.35%)

According to the 2011 census, 75.93% of the population spoke [Mizo](/source/Mizo_language), 7.56% [Hmar](/source/Hmar_language), 5.30% [Bengali](/source/Bengali_language), 4.63% [Tripuri](/source/Kokborok), 1.90% [Nepali](/source/Nepali_language) and 1.33% [Hindi](/source/Hindi) as their first language.[8]

## Wildlife

The [Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary](/source/Pualreng_Wildlife_Sanctuary) is a [wildlife sanctuary](/source/List_of_wildlife_sanctuaries_of_India) in the district. It was created on 2004 and covers approximately 50 km².[9]

## See also

- [Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary](/source/Pualreng_Wildlife_Sanctuary)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["SerluiB A Milestone in the Power Sector"](http://easternpanorama.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1130&Itemid=10). Eastern Panorama. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2012.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Lalfakzuala. ["Bairabi Dam Project 80MW leh TLAWNG HEP 55MW TAN MOU ZIAKFEL"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140108010749/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/bairabi-dam-project-80mw-leh-tlawng-hep-55mw-tan-mou-ziakfel). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/bairabi-dam-project-80mw-leh-tlawng-hep-55mw-tan-mou-ziakfel) on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Tuirial Project To Be Completed by 2014"](http://www.sinlung.com/2011/11/aizawl-nov-21-abandoned-tuirial-hydro.html). SINLUNG. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901](http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Religion_5-0)** ["Table C-01 Population By Religion: Mizoram"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11385/download/14498/DDW15C-01%20MDDS.XLS). *census.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-cia_6-0)** US Directorate of Intelligence. ["Country Comparison:Population"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html). Archived from [the original](https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html) on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. 198 Andorra 84,825 July 2011 est.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["District Census Handbook: Kolasib"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/878/download/36380/DH_2011_1502_PART_A_DCHB_KOLASIB.pdf) (PDF). *censusindia.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-languages_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-languages_8-1) ["Table C-16 Population By Mother Tongue: Mizoram"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10215/download/13327/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1500.XLSX). *censusindia.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary"](https://forest.mizoram.gov.in/page/pualreng-wildlife-sanctuary). Environment, Forests & Climate Change Department, Government of Mizoram. Retrieved 4 July 2025.

## External links

- [Kolasib district website](https://kolasib.nic.in/)

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

Places adjacent to Kolasib district Hailakandi district, Assam Cachar district, Assam Churachandpur district, Manipur Kolasib district Mamit district Aizawl district Champhai district

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

v t e State of Mizoram Capital: Aizawl State symbols Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish History Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord Government Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police Chief Secretaries Districts Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual Urban Areas Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam Infrastructure Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport Education Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools Tourist attractions Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls Protected areas Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve Culture History Music Language Literature Cuisine People Sports Clothing Topics Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education

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