It serves as the administrative headquarters of the newly created Saitual district.

The present settlement was founded by one chief of Sailo clan Dorawta, who after conversion wanted to establish a Christian village in the year 1915.

As the population increased gradually, schools and other government establishments were created.

As Saitual celebrated its centennial year in 2015, it may be taken as a fact that Chief Dorawta Sailo actually administered this village from 1915.

The helipad situated at Saihmar Tlang near Saitual provides air transport in which helicopter service is available.