Siaha
Siaha
Town
ଦେଶIndia
ରାଜ୍ୟMizoram
ଜିଲ୍ଲାSiaha
Elevation
729 m (2,392 ft)
Population
 (2014)[]
 • Total୨୫,୧୧୦
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Siaha (official name in Mara) is a census town in Siaha 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, Mizos called it by the name 'Saiha', which is purely a translated term in Mizo language.

Siaha is a commercial hub for Mara people and even neighbouring Burmese peoples.

Siaha is located at 22°29′N 92°58′E / 22.48°N 92.97°E / 22.48; 92.97.[] The average elevation is 729 metres (2391 feet).

2001 India census,[] 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.[]

There is one college - Siaha College, under Mizoram University and a number of public and private schools.

A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans[] has been started which connects the Aizawl with Siaha.[] The Distance between Siaha and Aizawl through NH 54 is 378 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.[]

The Major Newspapers in Siaha are:[]

  • Awsicharu [awsicharu.wordpress.com]
  • Deiva Mara Daily Deiva Mara Daily
  • Maraland Post
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  4. Dept. of Economic & Statistic, Gov't of Mizoram Statistical Handbook 2008.
  5. "MIZORAMA HELICOPTER SERVICE TUR CHIEF MINISTER IN HAWNG". Mizoram DIPR. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  6. "Nilaini atangin 'Helicopter Service". The Zozam Times. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  7. "Aizawl to Siaha". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  8. "Accredited Journalists". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

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