Khawzawl | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 23°32′04″N 93°10′59″E / 23.5345°N 93.1830°E | |
Country | India |
State | Mizoram |
District | Khawzawl |
Government | |
• Body | Deputy Commissioner |
Area | |
• Total | 78 km2 (30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,187 m (3,894 ft) |
Population (2015(reviced) | |
• Total | 13,113 |
• Rank | 8th |
• Density | 141/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Mizo |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | MZ-04 |
Climate | Cwa |
Website | mizoram |
Khawzawl is a census town in Khawzawl district in the Indian state of Mizoram.
Education
[edit]The main hub for higher education is Khawzawl College.[1]
Transport
[edit]Khawzawl is 152 km away from Aizawl. The town can be accessed by regular bus services, sumo (passenger vehicle), and helicopter.[2]
Media
[edit]The main newspapers in Khawzawl are the Khawzawl Times and Si-Ar.[3]
Formation as a district
[edit]The Government of Mizoram ordered the creation of offices of the Deputy Commissioners of Hnahthial, Saitual, and Khawzawl Districts via a notification dated June 3, 2019, after which the three districts became operational.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Khawzawl College". Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Hnahthial district celebrates formation". DIPRl. Retrieved 21 November 2019.