Khawzawl

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Khawzawl
Town
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Khawzawl
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Khawzawl
Coordinates: 23°32′04″N93°10′59″E / 23.5345°N 93.1830°E / 23.5345; 93.1830
CountryIndia
State Mizoram
District Khawzawl
Government
  BodyDeputy Commissioner
Area
  Total78 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation
1,187 m (3,894 ft)
Population
 (2015(reviced)
  Total13,113
  Rank8th
  Density141/km2 (370/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Mizo
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration MZ-04
Climate Cwa
Website mizoram.nic.in

Khawzawl is a census town in Khawzawl district in the Indian state of Mizoram.

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Education

The main hub for higher education is Khawzawl College. [1]

Transport

Khawzawl is 152 km away from Aizawl. The town can be accessed by regular bus services, sumo (passenger vehicle), and helicopter. [2]

Media

The main newspapers in Khawzawl are the Khawzawl Times and Si-Ar. [3]

Formation as a district

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]

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References

  1. "Khawzawl College". Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
  2. "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  3. "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  4. "Hnahthial district celebrates formation". DIPRl. Retrieved 21 November 2019.