# Siaha district > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Siaha_district > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Siaha_district.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siaha_district > Source revision: 1324741219 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see [Siaha](/source/Siaha). District of Mizoram in India Siaha district District of Mizoram View of Siaha from Tlapi Viewpoint Location in Mizoram Siaha district Country India State Mizoram Headquarters Siaha Government • Lok Sabha constituencies Mizoram • Vidhan Sabha constituencies 2 Area • District of Mizoram 1,400 km2 (540 sq mi) Population (2011) • District of Mizoram 56,574 • Density 40/km2 (100/sq mi) • Urban 25,110 (44.38%) Demographics • Literacy 90.01 • Sex ratio 979 Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST) Website siaha.nic.in **Siaha district** is one of the eleven districts of [Mizoram](/source/Mizoram) state in [India](/source/India). The district is bounded on the northwest by [Lunglei district](/source/Lunglei_district), on the north and west by [Lawngtlai District](/source/Lawngtlai_District) and on the south and east by [Myanmar](/source/Myanmar). The district occupies an area of 1399.9 km2. [Siaha](/source/Siaha) town is the administrative headquarters of the Mara Autonomous District Council. The population had Increased from 56,574 (in 2011 census) to 67,658 (in 2021) [*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]. It is the least populous district of Mizoram (out of [8](/source/Districts_of_Mizoram)).[1] ## History Siaha District was formerly part of [Chhimtuipui District](/source/Chhimtuipui_District). In 1998 when Chhimtuipui District was split in half, the half that became Saiha District was briefly called by the old name **Chhimtuipui District**.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In 2016 Saiha District was renamed to Siaha District following the rename of [Siaha](/source/Siaha) town in the previous year.[2] ## Economy In 2006 the [Ministry of Panchayati Raj](/source/Ministry_of_Panchayati_Raj) named Siaha one of the country's 250 [most backward districts](/source/Poverty_in_India) (out of a total of [640](/source/Districts_of_India)).[3] It is one of the two districts in Mizoram currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[3] ## Demographics ‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). › Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1971 13,508 — 1981 22,143 +5.07% 1991 34,930 +4.66% 2001 60,823 +5.70% 2011 56,574 −0.72% source:[4] Religions in Saiha district (2011)[5] Religion Percent Christianity 97.18% Hinduism 1.65% Islam 0.91% Other or not stated 0.26% According to the [2011 census](/source/2011_census_of_India) Siaha district has a [population](/source/Demographics_of_India) of 56,574, roughly equal to the island of [Greenland](/source/Greenland).[6] This gives it a ranking of 628th in India (out of a total of [640](/source/Districts_of_India)). The district has a population density of 40 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi). Its [population growth rate](/source/Family_planning_in_India) over the decade 2001-2011 was −7.34%; the only district in Mizoram to have decreased population. Siaha has a [sex ratio](/source/Sex_ratio) of 979 [females](/source/Women_in_India) for every 1000 males, and a [literacy rate](/source/Literacy_in_India) of 90.01%. 44.38% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Tribes make up 96.59% of the population.[7] The majority of the district inhabitants are [Mara people](/source/Mara_people), who also have an autonomous district council called [Mara Autonomous District Council](/source/Mara_Autonomous_District_Council) composed of the two R.D. Blocks of Siaha and Tuipang.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Languages spoken in Saiha district (2011)[8] 1. [Mara](/source/Mara_language) (72.1%) 1. [Mizo](/source/Mizo_language) (16.8%) 1. [Pawi](/source/Lai_languages) (5.36%) 1. [Hindi](/source/Hindi) (1.04%) 1. [Bengali](/source/Bengali_language) (0.93%) 1. Others (3.76%) According to the 2011 census, 72.14% of the population spoke [Mara](/source/Mara_language), 16.77% [Mizo](/source/Mizo_language), 5.36% [Pawi](/source/Lai_languages), 1.04% [Hindi](/source/Hindi) and 0.93% [Bengali](/source/Bengali_language) as their first language.[8] ## Flora and fauna In 2007 Siaha district became home to [Tokalo wildlife sanctuary](/source/Tokalo_Wildlife_Sanctuary), which has an area of 250 km2 (96.5 mi2).[9] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-districtcensus_1-0)** ["District Census 2011"](http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php). Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [DIPRO](https://siaha.nic.in/dipro/) on siaha.nic.in 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-brgf_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-brgf_3-1) Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). ["A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf) (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from [the original](http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf) (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901](http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Religion_5-0)** ["Table C-01 Population By Religion: Mizoram"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11385/download/14498/DDW15C-01%20MDDS.XLS). *census.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-cia_6-0)** US Directorate of Intelligence. ["Country Comparison:Population"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html). Archived from [the original](https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html) on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Greenland 57,670 July 2011 est. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["District Census Handbook: Saiha"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/886/download/36412/DH_2011_1508_PART_A_DCHB_SAIHA.pdf) (PDF). *censusindia.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-languages_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-languages_8-1) ["Table C-16 Population By Mother Tongue: Mizoram"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10215/download/13327/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1500.XLSX). *censusindia.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-parks_9-0)** Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment. ["Protected areas: Mizoram"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110823163836/http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm). Archived from [the original](http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm) on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011. ## External links - [Siaha.nic.in: Siaha district official website](http://siaha.nic.in) - [Maraland.net: The home of Mara people on the internet](https://web.archive.org/web/20101231022856/http://www.maraland.net/) Places adjacent to Siaha district Lunglei district Lawngtlai district Siaha District Myanmar Myanmar 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 [22°29′24″N 92°58′48″E / 22.49000°N 92.98000°E / 22.49000; 92.98000](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Siaha_district¶ms=22_29_24_N_92_58_48_E_region:IN-MZ_type:adm2nd_source:kolossus-nowiki) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Siaha district](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siaha_district) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siaha_district?action=history)). 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