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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As declared in the 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Khawzawl is a Notified Town city in Khawzawl, [[Mizoram]]. Khawzawl city is divided into 5 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Khawzawl Notified Town has a population of 11,022, of which 5,616 are males and 5,406 are females, as reported in the 2011 Indian census.  
In the Indian [[census]] of 2011, Khawzawl was declared a Notified Town of the Khawzawl district, [[Mizoram]]. It is divided into five wards for which elections are held every five years and has a population of 11,022 (50.95% male, 49.05% female).  


The population of children aged 0-6 is 1,746, accounting for 15.84 % of the total population of Khawzawl (NT). In Khawzawl Notified Town, the Female Sex Ratio is 963 against the state average of 976. Moreover, the Child Sex Ratio in Khawzawl is around 938 compared to the Mizoram state average of 970. The literacy rate of Khawzawl city is 96.64%, higher than the state average of 91.33%. In Khawzawl, Male literacy is around 97.39%, while the female literacy rate is 95.86%.
The population of children, aged from 0 to 6, is 1,746, constituting 15.84% of the total population of the town.
 
The literacy rate of Khawzawl city is 96.64%, higher than the state average of 91.33%. In Khawzawl, male literacy is around 97.39%, while the female literacy rate is 95.86%.
 
Religion data from 2011 shows that the population is 98.51% Christians, 1.05% Hindus and 0.24% Muslims.


==Administration==
==Administration==
[[Khawzawl]] is the district headquarters of the [[Khawzawl district]]. There are various government offices in the town of [[Khawzawl]]. The local administration consists of 10 Village panchayats (village councils) namely Lungvar, Darngawn, Arroveng, Zaingen, Zuchhip, Dinthar, Kawnzar, Vengthar, Electric veng, Hermon veng.
Khawzawl is the district headquarters of [[Khawzawl district]] and there are various government offices to be found in the town of Khawzawl. The local administration consists of ten village panchayats (village councils) namely Lungvar, Darngawn, Arroveng, Zaingen, Zuchhip, Dinthar, Kawnzar, Vengthar, Electric Veng, and Hermon Veng.


==Education==
==Education==
The main centre of Higher Education is [[Khawzawl College]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khawzawl College|url=http://www.khawzawlcollege.in/|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref>
The main hub for higher education is [[Khawzawl College]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khawzawl College|url=http://www.khawzawlcollege.in/|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref>


The Different High Schools in Khawzawl are:
Khawzawl has 10 high schools:
#Govt. Khawzawl Higher Secondary School
#Government Khawzawl Higher Secondary School
#Government High School Khawzawl
#Government High School Khawzawl
#Model High School Khawzawl
#Model High School Khawzawl
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#St. Joseph's School, Khawzawl
#St. Joseph's School, Khawzawl
#[[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Champhai|Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khawzawl]]
#[[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Champhai|Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khawzawl]]
#Grace Foundation School, Khawzawl
#Grace Foundation School, Khawzawl, and
#Hermon High School, Khawzawl Hermon veng
#Hermon High School, Khawzawl Hermon Veng


==Transport==
==Transport==
Khawzawl is located 152 km from [[Aizawl]]. Khawzawl is connected with regular service of Bus, sumo (Passenger vehicle) and helicopter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref>
Khawzawl is 152 km away from [[Aizawl]]. The town can be accessed by regular bus services, sumo (passenger vehicle), and helicopter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref>


==Media==
==Media==
The Major Newspapers in Khawzawl are Khawzawl Times and Si-Ar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |publisher=DIPR Mizoram |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |archive-date=19 June 2013 }}</ref>
The main newspapers in Khawzawl are the ''Khawzawl Times'' and ''Si-Ar''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists |url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |publisher=DIPR Mizoram |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists |archive-date=19 June 2013 }}</ref>


==Formation as a district==
==Formation as a district==
The Government of Mizoram ordered the creation of offices of the Deputy Commissioners of Hnahthial, Saitual and Khawzawl Districts vide a notification dated 3rd June 2019, after which the three Districts started becoming operational.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/hnahthial-district-celebrates-formation|title=Hnahthial district celebrates formation|publisher=DIPRl|access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref> Khawzawl used to be part of the [[Champhai district]] and is now an independent 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/hnahthial-district-celebrates-formation|title=Hnahthial district celebrates formation|publisher=DIPRl|access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref> Khawzawl used to be part of the [[Champhai district]] and is now an independent district.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:09, 10 November 2021

This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Khawzawl district.
Khawzawl
Town
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.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

In the Indian census of 2011, Khawzawl was declared a Notified Town of the Khawzawl district, Mizoram. It is divided into five wards for which elections are held every five years and has a population of 11,022 (50.95% male, 49.05% female).

The population of children, aged from 0 to 6, is 1,746, constituting 15.84% of the total population of the town.

The literacy rate of Khawzawl city is 96.64%, higher than the state average of 91.33%. In Khawzawl, male literacy is around 97.39%, while the female literacy rate is 95.86%.

Religion data from 2011 shows that the population is 98.51% Christians, 1.05% Hindus and 0.24% Muslims.

Administration[edit | edit source]

Khawzawl is the district headquarters of Khawzawl district and there are various government offices to be found in the town of Khawzawl. The local administration consists of ten village panchayats (village councils) namely Lungvar, Darngawn, Arroveng, Zaingen, Zuchhip, Dinthar, Kawnzar, Vengthar, Electric Veng, and Hermon Veng.

Education[edit | edit source]

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

Khawzawl has 10 high schools:

  1. Government Khawzawl Higher Secondary School
  2. Government High School Khawzawl
  3. Model High School Khawzawl
  4. Far-east Experimental School
  5. Presbyterian English School, Khawzawl
  6. Presbyterian English School, Khawzawl Vengthar
  7. St. Joseph's School, Khawzawl
  8. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khawzawl
  9. Grace Foundation School, Khawzawl, and
  10. Hermon High School, Khawzawl Hermon Veng

Transport[edit | edit source]

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

Media[edit | edit source]

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

Formation as a district[edit | edit source]

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] Khawzawl used to be part of the Champhai district and is now an independent district.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Khawzawl College". 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.

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