Siaha

Siaha

Saiha (Mizo version)
Siaha Saiha (Mizo version)
Town
	Siaha Siaha
	Coordinates: 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E
Country	India
State	Mizoram
District	Saiha
Elevation	1,225 m (4,019 ft)
Population (2023)
• Total	35,500
Languages
• Official	Mara language
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code	796901
Vehicle registration	MZ03
Climate	Cwa
Website	mizoram.nic.in

Siaha (official name given by the Mara Autonomous District Council,^[2] popularly known as Saiha) is a town and headquarters of Siaha District and the Mara Autonomous District Council in southern Mizoram, northeast India. It is the fourth most populous town in Mizoram.

Geography

Siaha is located at 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E / 22.48; 92.97.^[3]

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[4] Siaha had a population of 19,731. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Siaha has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 77%. In Siaha, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Siaha is the fastest growing town in Mizoram, 2008 statistical handbook of Mizoram reveals that the town has a population of 29,275 in 2008 against 19,731 in 2001.^[5]

Transport

A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans^[6] has been started which connects the Aizawl with Siaha.^[7] The Distance between Siaha and Aizawl through NH 54 is 378 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.^[8]

Media

The Major Newspapers in Saiha are:^[9]

Buannel
Chhim Aw
Kawl Eng
Maraland
Moonlight
Mara Thlala
Siaha Post
Saikhawpui
Siaha Times
Awsicharu [awsicharu.wordpress.com]
Deiva Mara Daily Deiva Mara Daily

References

^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
^ http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}
^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Saiha
^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
^ Dept. of Economic & Statistic, Gov't of Mizoram Statistical Handbook 2008.
^ "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
^ "Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Retrieved 20 August 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.

External links

District Website Archived 24 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine Siaha
Maraland.NET : Mara people's Online site
SiahaOnline.com : Siaha Online website Archived 27 November 2005 at the Wayback Machine

[2011_census_data-1] "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.

[2] ttp://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

[3] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Saiha

[4] "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

[5] Dept. of Economic & Statistic, Gov't of Mizoram Statistical Handbook 2008.

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

[7] "Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Retrieved 20 August 2012.

[8] "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.

[9] "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

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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	2,400-year-old unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord
Government	Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police
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
Topics	Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education

v t e Saiha district
District headquarters	Siaha
State	Mizoram
Autonomous district councils	Mara Autonomous District Council
Towns and villages	Chakhei Phura Sangau Tuipang
Indigenous tribes	Mara Mizo
Peaks	Phawngpui
Places of interest	Palak Dil