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Siaha

FieldValue
nameSiaha
other_nameSaiha (Mizo version)
settlement_typeTown
image_skylineSaihaCity.jpg
pushpin_mapIndia Mizoram#India
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subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameIndia
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Mizoram
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Saiha
established_title
unit_prefMetric
elevation_m1225
population_total35,500
population_as_of2023
population_density_km2auto
population_footnotes
demographics_type1Languages
demographics1_title1Official
demographics1_info1Mara language
timezone1IST
utc_offset1+5:30
postal_code_typePIN Code
postal_code796901
registration_plateMZ03
blank_nameClimate
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website

the municipality in Mizoram, India

Siaha (official name given by the Mara Autonomous District Council, 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

Siaha is located at .

Demographics

India census, 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.

Transport

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

Media

The Major Newspapers in Saiha are:

  • 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

References

  1. "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in.
  2. (2013-07-31). "Official resolution passed by the mara autonomous district council in its monsoon session".
  3. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Saiha, India".
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
  5. Dept. of Economic & Statistic, Gov't of Mizoram [http://desmizo.nic.in/file/stat-handbook2008.pdf Statistical Handbook 2008.]
  6. "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR.
  7. "Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times.
  8. "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC.
  9. "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram.
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