Saiha
Saiha is a district in the Mizoram State of India. Total area of Saiha is 1,399 km² including 1,346.00 km² rural area and 53.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Saiha has a population of 56,574 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,110 while rural population is 31,464. Saiha has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 40.44 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,144 houses in the district, including 4,607 urban houses and 6,537 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 52 villages in saiha district.
The Saiha district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Tuipang is the largest subdivision in saiha district covering area of 942.73 km² while Saiha is the smallest subdivision in saiha district covering area of 457.17 km². Saiha is the most populous whereas Tuipang is the least populous subdivision in saiha district. There are 2 subdivisions in Saiha district. Here is the list of all Saiha Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Saiha District
Population of Saiha District
The population of Saiha offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Saiha, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,574 | 31,464 | 25,110 |
| Total Male Population | 28,594 | 15,853 | 12,741 |
| Total Female Population | 27,980 | 15,611 | 12,369 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,653 | 5,857 | 3,796 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,997 | 3,008 | 1,989 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,656 | 2,849 | 1,807 |
| Literate Population | 42,233 | 21,963 | 20,270 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,861 | 11,529 | 10,332 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,372 | 10,434 | 9,938 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,341 | 9,501 | 4,840 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,733 | 4,324 | 2,409 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,608 | 5,177 | 2,431 |
| Households | 11,144 | 6,537 | 4,607 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Saiha. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 83 | 12 | 71 |
| SC Male Population | 52 | 7 | 45 |
| SC Female Population | 31 | 5 | 26 |
| Total ST Population | 54,642 | 31,038 | 23,604 |
| ST Male Population | 27,226 | 15,550 | 11,676 |
| ST Female Population | 27,416 | 15,488 | 11,928 |
| Population Density | 40 / km² | 23 / km² | 474 / km² |