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(April 2026) Town in Mizoram, India Sairang Town Sairang Bazaar in 1896 Sairang Show map of Mizoram Sairang Show map of India Coordinates: 23°48′N 92°40′E / 23.8°N 92.67°E / 23.8; 92.67 Country India State Mizoram District Aizawl Elevation 210 m (690 ft) Population (2001) • Total 5,036 Languages • Official Mizo Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) Vehicle registration MZ Climate Aw Website mizoram.nic.in **Sairang** is a [town](/source/Census_town) in the [Aizawl district](/source/Aizawl_district) of the [Indian](/source/India) [state](/source/States_and_territories_of_India) of [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram). Due to its proximity to [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) city, it acts as a satellite town of the city. ## History After the British invasion of 1871-1872, [Bengali](/source/Bengalis) traders set up the first marketplace in Mizoram in Changsil.[1] Sairang is the nearest town with river from [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) which is about 14 kilometers. The journey of about 140 Kilometers from Sairang to [Silchar](/source/Silchar) via [Tlawng](/source/Tlawng) river used to take about 15–30 days during the 1890s, depending upon the season and water level on a flat water boat.[2] ## Geography Sairang is located at [23°48′N 92°40′E / 23.8°N 92.67°E / 23.8; 92.67](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sairang¶ms=23.8_N_92.67_E_).[3] ## Connectivity Sairang lies on the route of [Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project](/source/Kaladan_Multi-Modal_Transit_Transport_Project). It is connected with roads from major towns in [Assam](/source/Assam), through [NH 54](/source/NH_54). The nearest railway station is at [Bairabi](/source/Bairabi), which is connected to the railway network with a broad gauge track. A new broad gauge line from [Bairabi to Sairang](/source/Bairabi_Sairang_Railway) is under construction.[4] Due to several delays in construction work, and due to [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic)-related lockdowns and lack of labour, the revised deadline of the rail line to Sairang, and the final extension till Mizoram's capital [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl), is likely to be completed by March 2023.[5] Survey for the Rail line from Sairang to [Hmawngbuchhuah](/source/Hmawngbuchhuah) on the border near Zorinpui was completed in August 2017 and it will be constructed in the future phase.[6] 100 kilometres (62 mi) route from the Indo-Myanmar border at Zorinpui to Aizawl is upgraded to two lanes in both directions (total 4 lanes). From Aizal it connect to Aizawal-Saiha National Highway at [Lawngtlai](/source/Lawngtlai) in [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram) in India by road on [National Highway 54 (India)](/source/National_Highway_54_(India)) (NH-54), which then continues further to [Dabaka](/source/Dabaka) in [Assam](/source/Assam) via 850 km long NH-54 which in turn is part of the larger [East-West Corridor](/source/North%E2%80%93South_and_East%E2%80%93West_Corridor#East-West_Corridor) connecting [North East India](/source/North_East_India) with the rest of [India](/source/India).[7] Almost complete (June 2017).[8] Tender has been awarded, upgrade to this national highway is under construction and to be completed by 2019.[9] ## Demographics As of the [2011 Census of India](/source/2011_Census_of_India), Sairang had a population of 5,950.[10] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Chaterjee, Suhas. *Mizo Chiefs and the Chiefdom*. p. 12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). *The Camera as a Witness*. Cambridge. pp. 149–150, 161, 169. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781107073395](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781107073395). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sairang](http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Sairang.html) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Sanctioned in 2000, broad-gauge train reaches Mizoram after 16 years](http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sanctioned-in-2000-broad-gauge-train-reaches-mizoram-after-16-years/) Indian Express, Retrieved 21 March 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-rev1_5-0)** [Indian Railways to complete Bairabi–Sairang railway line project by 2023](https://www.railway-technology.com/news/indian-railways-bairabi-sairang-railway/), railway-technology.com, 15 Feb 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-railline1_6-0)** [India's north east opened up](http://www.powerupconstruction.com/indias-north-east-opensthe-gateway-to-prosperity/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181127193859/http://www.powerupconstruction.com/indias-north-east-opensthe-gateway-to-prosperity/) 27 November 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), PowerUpConstruction.Com 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Multi-modal route map"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170822053547/http://www.arakanrivers.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Kaladan-Mov.png). Archived from [the original](http://www.arakanrivers.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Kaladan-Mov.png) on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-biz1_8-0)** [India awards road contract to complete Kaladan project in Myanmar](http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/india-awards-road-contract-to-complete-kaladan-project-in-myanmar/article9723297.ece), Business Line, 9 June 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-update2_9-0)** [Still under construction](https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/north/still-under-construction-1502635461.html), The Statesman, 13 May 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Census of India: Search Details - Sairang"](https://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=307302). Retrieved 10 November 2021. v t e State of Mizoram Capital: Aizawl State symbols Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish History Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord Government Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police Chief Secretaries Districts Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual Urban Areas Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam Infrastructure Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport Education Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools Tourist attractions Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls Protected areas Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve Culture History Music Language Literature Cuisine People Sports Clothing Topics Geography Highest point Tourism Politics Elections Economy Education --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sairang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sairang) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sairang?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.