Siaha
Saiha
Town
Siaha is located in Mizoram
Siaha
Siaha
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
 (2014)[1]
 • Total25,110
Languages
 • OfficialMara Reih
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 census town in Siaha district in the Indian north-eastern state of 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 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

  1. ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ↑ http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf
  3. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Saiha
  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. 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. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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