Saiha

Saiha is a Town and Subdivision in Saiha District of Mizoram. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Saiha Block (CD) is 01921. Total area of saiha subdivision is 457 km² including 404.17 km² rural area and 53.00 km² urban area. Saiha subdivision has a population of 35,531 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,110 while rural population is 10,421. Saiha has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Saiha subdivision has a population density of 77.72 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,771 houses in the sub-district, including 4,607 urban houses and 2,164 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.02% population of saiha subdivision is literate, out of which 78.05% males and 75.96% females are literate.

List of Villages in Saiha Subdivision

Saiha Subdivision has a total of 20 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Saiha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Saiha Subdivision

The population profile of Saiha Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Saiha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Saiha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.