Mara Autonomous District Council

The Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) is one of three autonomous councils in Mizoram, India, established on May 29, 1971, and renamed in 1988. It covers Siaha and Tipa subdivisions, spanning 1445 square kilometers, primarily serving the Mara people. MADC has jurisdiction over land administration, justice, limited legislative powers, and local governance.

Originally part of the Pawi-Lakher Regional Council (PLRC), which faced challenges due to language barriers among its diverse communities, the PLRC was divided into three separate councils in 1972 for administrative efficiency. The MADC oversees departments such as fisheries, education up to middle school, judiciary, land management, forestry, and public health engineering.

Elections have seen various political shifts: in 2005, an independent member joined the Mizo National Front (MNF), leading a coalition government with a simple majority. By 2009, a coalition with the Maraland Democratic Front (MDF) and Indian National Congress (INC) was formed. The 2022 elections resulted in the Bharatiya Janata Party securing 12 seats, MNF 9, and INC 4.

Notable tourist attractions within MADC include Siaha, the district headquarters; Mt. Mawma, the highest peak in the region; Pala Lake, Mizoram's largest lake; River Kaladan, the state's longest river; Phura, a plain town; Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary; Tipa, a vibrant central town; Kolodyne Bridge Kaochao, the longest bridge in Mizoram; and Zyhno, home to Mara village.