Saiha

Saiha is situated in the southernmost region of the north-eastern state of Mizoram. the district is divided into sub-divisions such as Saiha and Tuipang. Saiha is situated along the international boundary of Myanmar on the eastern and southern side. The district is named after 'Sia' meaning an elephant tooth in the regional dialect Mara. This was the region where elephant teeth were found in large amounts. The district is also referred as 'Siaha', which originated from Lushai language. Saiha is home to the Mara tribe belonging to the Kuki-Chin group of the Tibeto-Burman community. The roots of tribal populace belong to the regions of South China. The tribes migrated to their present Maraland in the later part of the 17th century. Lying along the river Kolodyne (Beino), Maraland was partitioned for administrative convenience into various parts, one of which is present day Saiha.

Saiha is known as the fastest growing town in Mizoram, as the population has significantly risen in the last decade. This town is considered to be a haven for angling enthusiasts. Revealing the mystery behind the name of the town, the name of the town was originally Siaha where 'Sia' stands for elephant and 'ha' meaning tooth - An elephant tooth. But the Mizos traditionally call it Saiha.