Saikawt


Saikawt is a Hmar village in Churachandpur district, India. Saikawt is a Sub-division and a Block of churachandpur district.

Miracle Plant of Saikot

The Miracle plant of Saikot is a common name given to a shrub, which received notability for its 'healing' properties, particularly Cancer, back in 2008. A purported 'founder' of the local 'medicine', Mr. Chawilien, resided in Saikawt hence giving the shrub its name. It is also locally known as 'Cancer Damdawi', 'Chawilien Damdawi', 'Ranlung Damdawi'.

Governance

Saikawt is governed by a Panchayati raj system called 'Saikawt Village Authority' and is chaired by the village's chief. The current chief of the village is James Cole, a Hmar.
Saikot Assembly constituency is named after the village and its incumbent MLA is Paolienlal Haokip.

Transport

Manipur state highway known as 'Sugnu Road' traverses through Saikawt. The village is approximately 2.5 km from the district's HQ, Churachandpur.

Public Utility

Saikawt hosts an annual state-level football tournament, Hmar Martyrs' Trophy, wherein its playground serves as the venue. The village also has a Community Health Centre.

Notable people