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, the sub-district code of Saiha Block (CD) is 01921. The total area of Saiha Subdivision is 457 km², which includes 404.17 km² of rural area and 53.00 km² of urban area. Saiha has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ainak | N/A | Saiha (50 km) |
| 2 | Chhuarlung I | N/A | Saiha (34 km) |
| 3 | Chhuarlung Ii | N/A | Saiha (60 km) |
| 4 | Kawlchaw E | N/A | Saiha |
| 5 | Lower Theiva | N/A | Saiha (44 km) |
| 6 | Lungbun | N/A | Saiha (36 km) |
| 7 | Maubawk Ch | N/A | Saiha (34 km) |
| 8 | Maubawk L | N/A | Saiha (35 km) |
| 9 | Niawhtlang I | N/A | Saiha (30 km) |
| 10 | Niawhtlang Ii | N/A | Saiha (24 km) |
| 11 | Old Tuisumpui | N/A | Saiha (32 km) |
| 12 | Phalhrang | N/A | Saiha (40 km) |
| 13 | Phusa | N/A | Saiha |
| 14 | Rawmibawk | N/A | Saiha (22 km) |
| 15 | Riasikah | N/A | Saiha (30 km) |
| 16 | Siata | N/A | Saiha (46 km) |
| 17 | Thingsen | N/A | Saiha (3 km) |
| 18 | Tuipui Ferry | N/A | Saiha (17 km) |
| 19 | Tuisumpui | N/A | Saiha |
| 20 | Zeropoint | N/A | Saiha (30 km) |
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 Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,531 | 10,421 | 25,110 |
| Male Population | 18,015 | 5,274 | 12,741 |
| Female Population | 17,516 | 5,147 | 12,369 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,873 | 2,077 | 3,796 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,045 | 1,056 | 1,989 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,828 | 1,021 | 1,807 |
| Literate Population | 27,366 | 7,096 | 20,270 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,061 | 3,729 | 10,332 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,305 | 3,367 | 9,938 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,165 | 3,325 | 4,840 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,954 | 1,545 | 2,409 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,211 | 1,780 | 2,431 |
| Total Households | 6,771 | 2,164 | 4,607 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Saiha Subdivision is around 35,531 people. This includes 18,015 males and 17,516 females. Rural population is about 10,421 (5,274 males and 5,147 females), while urban population is nearly 25,110 (12,741 males and 12,369 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,873 of the population, with 3,045 boys and 2,828 girls. Rural areas have 2,077 children, and urban areas have about 3,796 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 27,366 literate people in Saiha Subdivision, including 14,061 literate males and 13,305 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 7,096 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,270 people.
- About 8,165 people in Saiha Subdivision are not literate, including 3,954 males and 4,211 females. Rural areas include 3,325 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,840 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,771 households, with 2,164 in villages and 4,607 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Saiha Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 76 | 5 | 71 |
| SC Male Population | 50 | 5 | 45 |
| SC Female Population | 26 | N/A | 26 |
| Total ST Population | 33,874 | 10,270 | 23,604 |
| ST Male Population | 16,858 | 5,182 | 11,676 |
| ST Female Population | 17,016 | 5,088 | 11,928 |
| Population Density | 78 / km² | 26 / km² | 474 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saiha Subdivision is approximately 76 people, including 50 males and 26 females. Around 5 people live in rural parts. Nearly 71 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saiha Subdivision is about 33,874 people, including 16,858 males and 17,016 females. Around 10,270 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 23,604 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 78 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 26 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 474 people per sq. km.