Siaha
Saiha | |
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Town | |
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  Siaha  Siaha | |
| Coordinates: 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Saiha |
| Elevation | 1,225 m (4,019 ft) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 25,110 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mara Reih |
| 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 census town in Siaha district in the Indian north-eastern state of Mizoram.
Siaha is located at 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E.[3]
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]
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]
The Major Newspapers in Saiha are:[9]
