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Khawzawl

Coordinates: 23°32′04″N 93°10′59″E / 23.5345°N 93.1830°E / 23.5345; 93.1830
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Khawzawl
Town
Khawzawl is located in Mizoram
Khawzawl
Khawzawl
Khawzawl is located in India
Khawzawl
Khawzawl
Coordinates: 23°32′04″N 93°10′59″E / 23.5345°N 93.1830°E / 23.5345; 93.1830
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictKhawzawl
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
 • OfficialMizo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMZ-04
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in

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

Education

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

Transport

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

Media

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

Formation as a district

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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

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  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.