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{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Saiha district}}
{{About|the municipality in Mizoram, India|its namesake district|Siaha district}}
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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''' (official name given by the [[Mara Autonomous District Council]],<ref>{{Cite web| title=Official resolution passed by the mara autonomous district council in its monsoon session | date=2013-07-31 | url=http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611090842/http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf | archive-date=2016-06-11}}</ref> popularly known as '''Saiha''') is a town and headquarters of [[Saiha District]] and the Mara Autonomous District Council in southern [[Mizoram]], northeast India. It is the fourth most populous town in Mizoram.
 
Siaha is a commercial hub for [[Mara people]].


==Geography==
==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&nbsp;metres (2391&nbsp;feet).
Siaha is located at {{Coord|22.48|N|92.97|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Saiha.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Saiha, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==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>
{{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==
==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&nbsp;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>
[[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|archive-date=12 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng|url-status=dead}}</ref> has started a helicopter service connecting [[Aizawl]] and 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 they are connected with regular bus and jeep service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aizawl to Siaha|url=http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm|publisher=Mizoram NIC|accessdate=29 August 2012}}</ref>


==Media==
==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>
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|archive-date=19 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Buannel
* Buannel
* Chhim Aw
* Chhim Aw
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*  [http://www.saiha.nic.in/ District Website] Siaha
*  [http://www.saiha.nic.in/ District Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624155330/http://saiha.nic.in/ |date=24 June 2018 }} Siaha
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091207044315/http://www.maraland.net/ Maraland.NET : Mara people's Online site]
* [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]
* [http://www.siahaonline.com SiahaOnline.com : Siaha Online website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051127015807/http://siahaonline.com/ |date=27 November 2005 }}


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Latest revision as of 02:28, 25 May 2025

This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Siaha district.
Siaha
Saiha (Mizo version)
Town
Siaha is located in India
Siaha
Siaha
Coordinates: 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E / 22.48; 92.97
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictSaiha
Elevation
1,225 m (4,019 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total35,500
Languages
 • OfficialMara language
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
796901
Vehicle registrationMZ03
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in

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

Geography[edit | edit source]

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

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2001 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[edit | edit source]

Pawan Hans[6] has started a helicopter service connecting Aizawl and Siaha.[7] The distance between Siaha and Aizawl through NH 54 is 378 km, and they are connected with regular bus and jeep service.[8]

Media[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Official resolution passed by the mara autonomous district council in its monsoon session" (PDF). 31 July 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Saiha, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  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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