Saiha

Saiha

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Saiha | type = city | latd = 22.48 | longd = 92.97
locator_position = left | state_name = Mizoram
district = Saiha
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altitude = 729
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 19,731| population_density =
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Saiha or Siaha is a census town in Saiha district in the Indian north-eastern state of Mizoram. It is the Headquarters of the Mara Autonomous District Council, one of the three autonomous district councils within Mizoram. It is located in the South Central part of the state. The word 'Siaha' in the local Mara language is 'Sia' for Masia which means elephant and 'ha' meaning tooth - An elephant tooth. It was a place where a large amount of elephant teeth were found. Though the local people name the town as Siaha, majority Mizos called it by the name 'Saiha', which is purely a translated term in Lushai language.

Saiha is a commercial hub for Mara people and even neighbouring Myanmarese.

Geography

Saiha is located at coord|22.48|N|92.97|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/31/Saiha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Saiha] ] . It has an average elevation of 729 metres (2391 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Saiha had a population of 19,731. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Saiha 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 Saiha, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Daily Newspaper

* Buannel
* Chhim Aw
* Kawleng
* Maraland
* Moonlight [http://www.moonlightonline.net Moonlight Online]
* Mara Thlala [http://www.marathlala.blogspot.com Mara Thlala]
* Saiha Post
* Saikhawpui

References

External links

* [http://www.saiha.nic.in/ Saiha District Website]
* [http://www.maraland.net/ Maraland.NET : Mara people's Online site]
* [http://www.siahaonline.com SiahaOnline.com : Siaha Online website]


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