Serchhip

Serchhip
Serchhip
Town
	View of DC Office from Entlang
	Serchhip Serchhip
	Coordinates: 23°18′32″N 92°51′24″E / 23.308996°N 92.856701°E
Country	India
State	Mizoram
Settled	19th century CE
Elevation	888 m (2,913 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	64,875
• Density	46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Mizo
Ethnicity
• Ethnic groups	Mizo
• Year of data	2011
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	796181
Telephone code	+913838
ISO 3166 code	[[ISO 3166-2:IN\|]]
Vehicle registration	MZ-06
Nearest city	Aizawl
Sex ratio	976 ♂/♀
Literacy	98.76%
Lok Sabha constituency	Mizoram
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Serchhip
Planning agency	UD&PA
Civic agency	Joint Village Councils
Climate	Cwa
Website	serchhip.nic.in

Serchhip is a town located in the Indian state of Mizoram, in the northeastern part of the country. It serves as the district capital of the Serchhip district.

Geography

Serchhip is located at 23°18′N 92°50′E / 23.3°N 92.83°E / 23.3; 92.83.^[1]

Transport

Serchhip is connected by Pawan Hans Helicopter service from Aizawl.^[2]

Education

The average literacy rate of Serchhip in 2011 was 98.76% compared to 95.18% in 2001. Male and Female literacy in 2011 were 99.24% and 98.28% respectively.^[3]

Tourism

Paragliding

Paragliding is a new sport for the people of Serchhip town. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale International Paragliding Accuracy Championship was held in Serchhip for the year 2020 and has become a major attraction in Mizoram.^[4]

External links

Govt. Serchhip College
Latest Serchhip News Archived 8 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
Zothlifim Daily Newspaper Serchhip

References

^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Serchhip
^ "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
^ [1], Census 2011 report.
^ "Bid to make Mizoram a paragliding hub". northeasttoday. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

[1] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Serchhip

[2] "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.

[Census-3] [1], Census 2011 report.

[4] "Bid to make Mizoram a paragliding hub". northeasttoday. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

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v t e State of Mizoram
Capital: Aizawl
State symbols	Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish
History	Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord
Government	Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police Chief Secretaries
Districts	Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual
Urban Areas	Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam
Infrastructure	Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport
Education	Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools
Tourist attractions	Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls
Protected areas	Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve
Culture	History Music Language Literature Cuisine People Sports Clothing
Topics	Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education