Saitual
| Saitual | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Saitual | |
| Coordinates: 23°41′23″N 92°57′20″E / 23.689630°N 92.955670°ECoordinates: 23°41′23″N 92°57′20″E / 23.689630°N 92.955670°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Aizawl |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,243 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Saitual is a census town in Aizawl district in the Indian state of Mizoram.
History
Saitual earlier known as Saihmar Khan was founded by Dorawta Sailo who after conversion wanted to create a Christian settlement in the year 1912, at first about 16families joined them but later more people joined them in 1916, as population increased schools and other facilities were created.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Saitual had a population of 10,243. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Saitual has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 82%. In Saitual, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
The Distance between Saitual and Aizawlis 60 km and is connected with regular service of Bus and Jeeps.[3]
Education
There is one college Saitual College, under Mizoram University and a number of public and private schools.
Media
The Major Newspapers in Saitual is the Saitual Post.[4]
References
- ↑ "SAITUAL KHAW CHANCHIN TLANGPUI". Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "Aizawl to Champhai". Mizoram NIC. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ "The Saitual Post". Retrieved 17 September 2012.
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