Siaha
Town in Mizoram, India
Siaha Saiha (Mizo version) | |
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Town | |
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22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E / 22.48; 92.97 | |
| 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 |
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. 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. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
External links
- District Website Siaha
- Maraland.NET : Mara people's Online site
- SiahaOnline.com : Siaha Online website
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- Lushai dynasties
- British rule
- Mizo District
- 1966 MNF uprising
- Union Territory
- Mizoram Peace Accord
