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.
Siaha
Saiha (Mizo version) | |
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Town | |
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  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)[1] | |
• Total | 35,500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mara language |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code | 796901 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ03 |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | mizoram |
Geography
editSiaha is located at 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E.[3]
Demographics
editAs 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
editA 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ "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
edit- 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