# Siaha > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Siaha > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Siaha.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siaha > Source revision: 1292035198 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see [Siaha district](/source/Siaha_district). Town in Mizoram, India Siaha Saiha (Mizo version) Town Siaha Show map of Mizoram Siaha Show map of India Coordinates: 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.nic.in **Siaha** (official name given by the [Mara Autonomous District Council](/source/Mara_Autonomous_District_Council),[2] popularly known as **Saiha**) is a town and headquarters of [Saiha District](/source/Saiha_District) and the Mara Autonomous District Council in southern [Mizoram](/source/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](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Siaha¶ms=22.48_N_92.97_E_).[3] ## Demographics As of 2001[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Siaha&action=edit) India [census](/source/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 [Pawan Hans](/source/Pawan_Hans)[6] has started a helicopter service connecting [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) and Siaha.[7] The distance between Siaha and [Aizawl](/source/Aizawl) through NH 54 is 378 km, and they are connected with regular bus and jeep service.[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](http://deivadailynewspaper.wordpress.com) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2011_census_data_1-0)** ["Census of India Search details"](http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=290122). censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Official resolution passed by the mara autonomous district council in its monsoon session"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160611090842/http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf) (PDF). 31 July 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.madconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official_Resolution.pdf) (PDF) on 11 June 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Maps, Weather, and Airports for Saiha, India"](http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Saiha.html). *www.fallingrain.com*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999). Census Commission of India. Archived from [the original](http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999) on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Dept. of Economic & Statistic, Gov't of Mizoram [Statistical Handbook 2008.](http://desmizo.nic.in/file/stat-handbook2008.pdf) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131212015939/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng). Mizoram DIPR. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/mizorama-helicopter-service-tur-chief-minister-in-hawng) on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service"](http://www.thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5455:nilaini-atangin-helicopter-service&catid=43:news&Itemid=63). *The Zozam Times*. Retrieved 20 August 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Aizawl to Siaha"](http://mizoram.nic.in/more/rsaiha.htm). Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Accredited Journalists"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020709/http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists). DIPR Mizoram. Archived from [the original](http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/journalists) on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012. ## External links - [District Website](http://www.saiha.nic.in/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180624155330/http://saiha.nic.in/) 24 June 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) Siaha - [Maraland.NET : Mara people's Online site](https://web.archive.org/web/20091207044315/http://www.maraland.net/) - [SiahaOnline.com : Siaha Online website](http://www.siahaonline.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20051127015807/http://siahaonline.com/) 27 November 2005 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) 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 v t e Siaha district District headquarters Saiha State Mizoram Autonomous district councils Mara Autonomous District Council Towns and villages Chakhei Phura Sangau Tuipang Indigenous tribes Mara Mizo Peaks Phawngpui Places of interest Palak Dil --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Siaha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siaha) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siaha?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). 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