Saiha
District in Mizoram
Saiha is a district in Mizoram with a population of 56.6k spread across 1,473 sq km. Its literacy rate of 74.7% is below the state average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 976.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 50.2% | 47.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 73.7% | 74.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 83.0% | 89.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 931.759 | 973.274 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 55.4% | 53.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 81.3 | 84.0 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | — | 10.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 3 | 4.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Saiha district?
Saiha has a population of 56.6k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 38 people per sq km across 1,473 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Saiha?
Saiha has a literacy rate of 74.7%, which is below the Mizoram average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Saiha compare to Mizoram?
Saiha has a sex ratio of 979 (above state average of 976) and a literacy rate of 74.7% (below state average of 77.3%).
What data sources are used for Saiha?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.