Nagaland

Map of Nagaland Peren Dhimapur Kohima Phek Zunheboto Mokokchung Longleng Mon Kiphire Tuensang Wokha MANIPUR ARUNACHAL PRADESH ASSAM CHINA MYANMAR

Khonoma Fort

Khonoma Fort

Khonoma Village

Khonoma Village

Terrace rice fields

Terrace rice fields

Kohima War Cemetry

Kohima War Cemetry

Kohima City

Kohima City

Kohima War Museum

Kohima War Museum

Kisama Heritage Village

Kisama Heritage Village

Morung of Pochury Tribe

Morung of Pochury Tribe

Hornbill Festival

Hornbill Festival

Traditional Dance during the Hornbill Festival

Traditional Dance during the Hornbill Festival

Monolithic Artwork

Monolithic Artwork



Nagaland Location Map
Nagaland Location Map

Nagaland Location Map

Nagaland Map

Nagaland Travel Map

Nagaland Travel Map


About Nagaland



Nagaland is among India's northeastern states. Assam borders it on the west and north, Myanmar (previously known as Burma) on the east, Arunachal Pradesh on the north, and Manipur on the south.

Nagaland is among India's smallest states, covering a total area of 16,579 square kilometres (6400 sq mi). The Naga Hills cut across this little state, with Saramati being its highest point at roughly 12,600 feet. The rivers that go through this state include the Doyang, Dikhu, Dhansiri, and Jhanji. The landscape is steep, densely forested, and broken by vast river valleys. There is an abundance of both animal and plant life.

Facts about the State
Official Websitewww.nagaland.nic.in
Date of FormationDecember 1, 1963
Area16,579 sq km
Population (2011)1978602
Males Population (2011)1024649
Females Population (2011)953853
The ratio of Urban Population (2011)28.86%
Number of Districts16
CapitalKohima
RiversDoyang, Dikhu, Dhansiri, Chubi
LanguagesNagamese, Creole, Assamese, English
State AnimalGayal
State BirdBlyth's Tragopan
State TreeAlder
State FlowerRhododendron
Literacy Rate (2011)73.45%
Assembly constituency60
Parliamentary constituency1


Nagaland has a Legislative Assembly with a single house and 60 members. The state sends two representatives to the Indian Parliament, one to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and one to the Lok Sabha (Lower House) (Lower House).

The state is located between the longitudes of 93°20' E and 95°15' E, and the latitudes of 25°6' and 27°4' N. The state has a total size of 16,579 square kilometres. On December 1, 1963, Nagaland was designated as India's 16th state. Previously, Nagaland was a union territory. Another intriguing fact about Nagaland is that it is home to up to 16 different ethnic groups. These people have distinct cultural identities that encompass customs, attire, and languages. Almost 90% of Nagaland's population is fervent Christian. The state also has a sizable Hindu population.

When it comes to Nagaland's climate, it can be mentioned that the state has good weather all year. Because of the pleasant weather, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian subcontinent. The following are some of the state's tourist attractions:

  • State Museum
  • Japfu Peak
  • Dzukou ValleyKohima Village
  • Khonoma
  • Dzulekie
  • Zoological Park
  • Dimapur

Kohima, the state capital, features a variety of monuments that travellers should visit to have an understanding of the rich history of the area. The term 'Kohima' derives from the name of a plant known as 'Kew Hi,' which grows in the hilly region. Kohima is an intriguing area with a lot of natural beauty. All main modes of transportation may readily reach Nagaland's capital. The nearest airport is 74 kilometres away at Dimapur.

Some of Kohima's attractions include the World War II Cemetery, the Cathedral of Reconciliation with its stunning red dome, the Bara Basti, the Nagaland Museum, and the Nagaland Zoo and Park.

History



Little is known about Nagaland's early past, including the origins of numerous massive sandstone pillars in Dimapur. By the 1890s, British administration had been established over the region, and headhunting, a customary practise at the time, had been abolished. Despite a strong campaign demanding political unification of the Naga tribes, the Naga area remained divided between Assam and the North East Frontier Agency following Indian independence in 1947; one faction sought secession from India. Following a series of violent occurrences, the Indian government formed a unified Naga administrative entity under Indian authority in 1957. The Naga people retaliated by refusing to comply with their taxes and waging a sabotage campaign.

The Indian government decided to declare Nagaland a self-governing state in India in 1960; the state was formally established in 1963.

Geography



A study of Nagaland's geography identifies the physical elements of the northeast Indian state. The state of Nagaland is located in northeastern India and has an international border with Myanmar. The state is located between the latitudes 25°6' and 27°4' north and the longitudes 93°20' and 95°15' east. Nagaland is home to at least 16 ethnic tribes, each with its own set of rituals, dress, dialects, and accent.

Culture and Society



The Nagas, who live in Nagaland, are thought to be of indo-mongoloid descent, a race whose existence was first recognised 10 centuries before Christ, during the writing of the Vedas. The Nagas are divided into more than 16 tribes and countless subtribes, each with its own geographical distribution. Despite sharing many cultural features, these tribes have remained isolated and lack coherence as a single group. The Aos, Tangkhuls, Semas, and Angamis are the major tribes, followed by the Konyaks. Lothas, Sangtams, Phoms, Changs, Khiemnungams, Yimchungres, Zeliangs, Chakhesangs (Chokri), and Rengmas are among the other tribes. Angami, Ao, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sangtam, and Sema are the primary languages.

Food



Naga cuisine is one of North East India's most underappreciated cuisines. Traditional Naga cuisine includes fermented, dried, and smoked rice, as well as a variety of homemade sauces. Hinkejvu, Akini Chokibo, Smoked Pork in Akhuni, Fish in Bamboo, Galho, and other popular Baga cuisines including Hinkejvu, Akini Chokibo, and others.

Education



According to the 2011 census, the state has an 80.11% literacy rate. The state government cares for primary, elementary, and secondary education and students below the age of 14 years are entitled to 'free education'. The schools are primarily associated with the Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (NBSE), with some being linked with the CBSE Board. Several institutions in the state provide courses in various fields such as arts, science, and commerce. Several educational institutions provide professional or advanced education in engineering, law, and management.

Nagaland specialty



Nagaland, one of India's major tribal areas, attracts visitors from all over the world with its charming hills, tumbling waterfalls, green carpeted valleys, lush forests, and rich animals, all of which contribute to the state's clean environment.

Nagaland's location



The state is located in northeast India at 25.67° N and 94.12° E.

Transport



Nagaland is easily accessible from other regions of India by air, train, and road. However, railway connectivity is limited. Because of its closeness to several national and state roads, the best method to get to this state is by car. The Nagaland State Transport Services serves the majority of the significant villages and cities, including premium night buses from Dimapur to Mokokchung, Guwahati, and Shillong. Furthermore, travellers can hire a whole or shared yellow cab as well as a rental automobile to get throughout the state.

Dimapur railway station on the North East Frontier Railway is the state's primary railway station, connecting it to Guwahati, which provides direct trains to some of India's most significant towns. Dimapur Airport is the state's lone airport. There are direct flights to and from that airport to Guwahati and Kolkata.

Government and Politics



The government departments of Nagaland are engaged in the work of administering and managing the different departments of the state government so that the state runs efficiently. The state government comprises many departments that are headed by the elected ministers of Nagaland. These government departments are integral part of the government and politics of the state. Some of such government departments are as follows:
  • Health and Family Welfare
  • Tourism
  • Forest and Environment
  • Wasteland Department
  • Sericulture
  • Agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Fishery Department
  • Soil and Water Conservation
  • Higher Education
  • Nagaland Pollution Control Board
  • Raj Bhavan, Kohima
  • Nagaland Information Commission
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Education



As per census 2011, the state has a literacy rate of 80.11%. The state government looks after the primary, elementary and secondary education and the children below the age of 14 years are entitled to 'free education'. The schools are mainly affiliated to the Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (NBSE) and some of the schools are affiliated to the CBSE Board. There are many colleges in the state which offer courses in different streams such as arts, science and commerce. There are also some educational institutions which offer professional or higher education in the fields of engineering, law and management.

specialty of Nagaland



The state of Nagaland, one of the major tribal regions in the country of India, is visited by people from around the world for its quaint hills, cascading waterfalls, green carpeted valleys, dense forests and rich wildlife, all of which create a pristine environment.

Location of Nagaland



The state is geographically located at 25.67° N and 94.12° E in northeast India. More Details...

Transport



The state of Nagaland is easily connected to the other parts of India by air, rail and roadways. Connectivity through railways is minimal though. The best way to reach this state is by roadways because of its proximity to a number of national as well as state highways. Most of the important villages and towns are served by the Nagaland State Transport Services, which even runs deluxe night buses from the city of Dimapur to Mokokchung, Guwahati and Shillong. Besides, tourists can even hire an entire or shared yellow taxi as well as a rented car to move in and around the state. Dimapur railway station on the North East Frontier Railway is the main railway station of the state that connects it to Guwahati, which has got direct trains to some of the most important cities of India. Dimapur Airport is the sole airport of the state. Direct flights ply to and from that airport to the cities of Guwahati and Kolkata.

Tourism



This land of tribes attracts tourists for its natural beauty, pollution free environment, lovely landscapes and incomparable cultural heritage. The below mentioned table provides names of some of the location wise tourist attractions in Nagaland:

LocationTourist Places
DimapurDiezephe Craft Village
 Rangapahar Reserve Forest
 Ruins of the Kachari Kingdom of the medieval age.
KiphireFakim Wildlife Sanctuary
 Geysers and twin stones of Salomi and Mimi
 Mihki (River of Salt)
 Siphi Stone Monolith
 Sukhayap Cliff
 Wawade Waterfall
 Yimgphi Village
 Village Caves
KohimaCatholic Cathedral
 Cemetery of World War II
 Dzukou Valley (Famous for camping and trekking)
 Khonoma Heritage Museum and Crafts Centre
 State Museum
 Zoological Park
MokokchungA. K. M. Monument
 Chuchuyimlang Village
 Langpanglong Village
 Longkhum Village
 Longritzu Lenden Valley
Molung VillageMongzu Ki and Fusen Kei caves
 Mopongchuket Village
 Tangkum Marok Spring
MonChui Village
 Langmei Village
 Longwa Village
 Naganimora Village
 Shangnyu Village's local museum and stone monoliths
 Veda Waterfall and Peak
 Peren
 Benreu Village
 Mt. Pauna (Stone carvings and tourist village)
PhekChizami Village
 Khezakenoma Village
 Pfutsero Village
 Poruba Village
 Ruzhazho Village
 Suthazu Village
 Thetsumi Village
 Weziho Village
 Yurba Village
 Zhavame Village
 Dzudu Lake
 Glory Peak
 Shilloi Lake
 Zanibu Peak
TuensangChangsangmonko Village
 Chilise Village
 Stones of Chungliyangti, Tsadang and Tsongliyangti
WokhaDoyang River
 Mt. Tiyi
 Totsu Cliff
 Valley and Lagoons
ZunhebotoAizuto (Forest, Lake and Village)
 Ghosu Bird Sanctuary
 Satoi Range
 Sumi Naga Villages

Last Updated on: January 23, 2023







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