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{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Saiha district}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Siaha
| native_name = Saiha
| native_name_lang = Mara Reih
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| settlement_type = Town
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| coordinates = {{coord|22.48|N|92.97|E|display=inline,title}}
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| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Mizoram]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Saiha district|Saiha]]
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| elevation_m = 1225
| population_total = 25,110
| population_as_of = 2014
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| population_footnotes = <ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=290122|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|accessdate=10 May 2015}}</ref>
| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Mara language|Mara Reih]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 796901
| registration_plate = MZ03
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| blank_info = [[Humid subtropical climate|Cwa]]
| website = {{URL|mizoram.nic.in}}
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'''Siaha''' (official name given by the [[Mara Autonomous District Council]],<ref>http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> popularly known as Saiha) is a [[census town]] in [[Saiha district|Siaha district]] in the [[India]]n north-eastern [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Mizoram]]. It is the Headquarters of the [[Mara Autonomous District Council]], one of the three autonomous district councils within Mizoram. It is located in the South Central part of the state. The word 'Siaha' in the local [[Mara language]] comes from 'Sia' for Masia which means elephant and 'ha' meaning tooth - An elephant tooth. It was a place where a large amount of elephant teeth were found. Though the local people name the town as Siaha, [[Mizo people|Mizo]]s called it by the name 'Saiha', which is purely a translated term in [[Mizo language]].

Siaha is a commercial hub for [[Mara people]].

==Geography==
Siaha is located at {{Coord|22.48|N|92.97|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Saiha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Saiha]</ref> The average elevation is 729 metres (2391 feet).

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.<ref>Dept. of Economic & Statistic, Gov't of Mizoram [http://desmizo.nic.in/file/stat-handbook2008.pdf Statistical Handbook 2008.]</ref>

== Education ==
There is one college - [[Saiha College]] Siaha, under [[Mizoram University]] and a number of public and private schools.

==Transport==
A Helicopter service by [[Pawan Hans]]<ref>{{cite web|title=MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng|publisher=Mizoram DIPR|accessdate=14 August 2012}}</ref> has been started which connects the [[Aizawl]] with Siaha.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nilaini atangin ‘Helicopter Service|url=http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63|accessdate=20 August 2012|newspaper=The Zozam Times}}</ref> The Distance between Siaha and [[Aizawl]] through NH 54 is 378 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|accessdate=29 August 2012}}</ref>

==Media==
The Major Newspapers in Saiha are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Journalists|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|publisher=DIPR Mizoram|accessdate=5 September 2012}}</ref>
* Buannel
* Chhim Aw
* Kawl Eng
* Maraland
* Moonlight
* Mara Thlala
* Siaha Post
* Saikhawpui
* Siaha Times
* Awsicharu [awsicharu.wordpress.com]
* Deiva Mara Daily [http://deivadailynewspaper.wordpress.com Deiva Mara Daily]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.saiha.nic.in/ District Website] Siaha
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091207044315/http://www.maraland.net/ Maraland.NET : Mara people's Online site]
* [http://www.siahaonline.com SiahaOnline.com : Siaha Online website]

{{Mizoram}}
{{Saiha District}}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Saiha district]]

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