Kolasib is a district as well as a district headquarters of Kolasib district in Mizoram, India.
Kolasib district is one of the eight districts of Mizoram state in India. It is the smallest district in Mizoram with an area of 1,386 km2(535 sq mi).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, 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
Kolasib is agriculture-dominated economy with a few service sector jobs as it is a district capital. A large number of people cultivate beetle nut, oil palms, rice, wheat and fish which is both consumed and exported to other districts of Mizoram.
Transport
A helicopter service by Pawan Hans has been started which connects the Aizawl with Kolasib. The distance between Kolasib and Aizawl through NH 54 is 83 km and is connected with regular service of bus and Maxi-Cabs.
Hydrology
Kolasib district has one completed Dam, Serlui B Dam and two under construction Bairabi Dam and Tuirial Dam Construction recommenced in September 2011.
Divisions
The District has two R.D. Blocks, Bilkhawthlir and Thingdawl. The District has three assembly constituencies, Tuirial, Kolasib and Serlui
Education
There 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 School
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)
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolasib
