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SAIHA DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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INTRODUCTION
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Particular |
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District Headquarter |
Saiha |
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Distance from State Capital |
378.0 |
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Area in Sq. Km. |
1899 |
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Sub-Divisions |
Saiha SDO(S), Tuipang SDO(S) |
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Towns of District |
Saiha, Tuipang, Phura |
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Major Language |
MARA, ENGLISH, MIZO, HINDI |
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Major Plantation |
TEA, RUBBER, COFFEE |
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District is link by |
Roadway |
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DETAILS
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Items |
Particular |
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Location |
South Mizoram |
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Geographical Location
(a)Longitude
(b)Latitude
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92.30-93.15 E
21.5-22.60 E |
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Area
(1)Sangau R.D.Block
(2)Tuipang R.D.Block |
1966sq Kms
521Sq Kms
1445Sq Kms |
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Altitude of Saiha Town |
1226 Mtrs |
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Population
(a)Males
(b)Females
(c)Scheduled Caste |
61,056
31,242
29,814
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Literacy rate(2001) |
82.43% |
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Average Per Capita Income
(2003-2004) |
Rs.17,175.68
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Rainfall Record During 2003 |
278.916(Average) |
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Average Degree Celsius of
Saiha Town(2003) |
28.36
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CONCLUSION
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Saiha District is situated on the southernmost fringe of the North-eastern region of India and is bordering Myanmar on the eastern and southern side. It has a total population of 60,000 as per the 2001 census. Administratively, it is divided into two blocks-Saiha and Tuipang. Saiha block has 37 Village Councils and Tuipang block has 41 Village Councils. The district area comes under an Mara Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Councils function like mini- Legislative Assemblies with powers to pass their own laws and rules, subject to ratification by the Administrator (Governor of Mizoram).
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