Nagaland Map

Nagaland lies in the hills and mountains of the northeastern part of the country, was born on December 1, 1963, surrounded by Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south, and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the east. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland.

It covers an area of 16,579 km2 (6,401 sq mi) with a population of 1,980,602 as per the 2011 Census of the country. It is one of the smallest states in India. 

The state has 12 districts: Dimapur, Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto, Noklak. It is a mountainous state. Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Nagaland. Principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, potatoes, and fibers. Other economy boosters are Forestry, Cottage industries, Insurance, Real estate, and Tourism.

Nagaland State Information
Capital	Kohima
Date of formation	Dec. 1,1963
Governor	Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister	Neiphiu Rio
Tourist attractions	World War II Cemetery, Kohima Village (Bara Basti), State Museum
Festivals	Moatsu harvest festival, Selu-enyi, Sankarni
Major dance and music forms	Nruirolians (Cock dance), Temangnetin (Fly dance)
Arts and crafts	Naga baskets; cup violin made using bamboo and a gourd; bamboo trumpet
Languages	Ao, Sema, Konyak, Angami, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Kuki
Size	16,579 km2 (6,401 sq mi)
Population (Census 2011)	1980602
Rivers	Milak, Barak, Dhansiri, Bhogdoi, Kushiyara, and so on
Forests and wildlife sanctuaries	Ntanki National Park
State animal	Mithun
State bird	Blyth's tragopan
State flower	Rhododendron
State tree	Alder
Major crops	Rice, maize, millet, rubber
Factoids	360 orchid species are found on peaks like Saramati and in low-lying areas.
	The Angami festival of Sekrenyi is celebrated after harvest.
No. of District	12

Last Updated on : June 06, 2022