Dimapur
Encyclopedia
Dimapur in Nagaland is bounded by Kohima
district on the south and east, Karbi Anglong district of Assam on the West, the Karbi Anglong and stretch of Golaghat District
of Assam
, in the west and the north
Dimapur, from a Kachari word 'Dimasa' after the river which flows through it, is the gateway to Nagaland and its only railhead. The only airport of the state is also here and Indian Airlines operates a daily Fokker Friendship service from Calcutta to Dimapur via Guwahati
and back. It is an important trade and commercial Centre on National Highway No. 39, and wears a rather cosmopolitan look. In the medieval ages, it was the capital of the Kachari rulers. In the heart of the town there is an old relic of the Kachari Kingdom which speaks about the once prosperous era. Dimapur is the 115th most populous city in the country. It is located at 25°54′45"N 93°44′30"E.
The seat of capital of Dimapur Kingdom was originally surrounded by bricks walls of four feet wide, sixteen feet high with outer ditch running alongside the walls of sixteen feet width and twelve feet in depth except on the southern side where the river Dhansiri served as the natural ditch. On the eastern side there was a fine solid gateway with brick masonry of pointed double arcs. The gate was secured by double heavy doors hinged in pierced upright setting of solid stone blocks. At both ends of the battlement there were turrets of half quadrant shape and in between the arc-way and the turrets were niches resembling ornamental windows. On both sides above the arc there were symbolic works of sun flower. There were originally inset by bright brass coating and could be seen dazzling from the great distance.
Inside the fortified city, there were seventeen artistic stone pillars. These stone monuments were decorated with carvings of foliage, flowers, familiar animals and birds but nowhere any human images of gods and goddesses were seen. These implied that the Kacharis were free of Hindu influence at that time. These monoliths are believed to be lineal monuments of the ruling kings of Dimapur. The biggest of them was seventeen feet high and twenty four feet in circumference and was said to be memorial of the greatest Dimapur ruler Makardhwaj (probably Khungkradoa Raja who was given sanskritized name by Brahmins later) in whose time the traditional glory of the Kachari Kingdom rose to its climax and during whose time the conquests were made of Manipur and Burma by Seng yah (Veer) Dehmalu Kemprai, the greatest warlord of the Kacharis. Also during this period, heroes like Rangadao ( Who was given the southern part of Dimapur, Ranga Pathar after his name), Degadao and mystic heroines like Wairingma, Waibangma flourished in war affairs and mysticism. Other V-shape stone monuments seventeen in numbers indicated seventeen royal clans of the ‘Kachari Aristocracy’ a term used by Dr. Francis Hamilton, a renowned scholar of the Kachari Royal Clan.
Shri SK. Barpujari in his book ‘ History of the Dimasa’ and some writers opined that the Kachari Kings to commemorated their Victory over other tribesman, erected moonlights of different shapes indicating the different traditions of the vanquished tribes. This tradition of carving victory memorial is in vogue hill tribes and it is possible that the Kachari Kings might have followed the tradition of these tribes hand it is possible that the Kachari Kings might have followed the tradition of this tribes for administrative interest. Dr H. Bareh in the ‘ Gazetteer of India’ writes that the oblong V-Shaped stone pillars closely correspond to the similarly V-Shaped post protruding from the roof of the house of wealthy Angamis
The tallest and largest megalith, which lies isolated from others and has a unique Sultanate style, is believed to have been erected by the founder king of Dimapur, who after vanquishing the tribes all around made his triumphal tower to commemorate his victory and this became a tradition setter. In and around this old city, large number of tanks over fifty in number existed, although most of them have since either dried up or have been destroyed by reckless human encroachment without an iota of respect for the history. These tanks were believed to be either dug by the kings for providing water supply to their people or might have resulted due to brick making, as pieces of old bricks could still be found in and around these tanks and, as has been mentioned earlier, Dimapur was known for use of bricks. Most of large tanks are rectangular and have a hardwood seasoned poles planted deep at the centre of the tanks, which have lasted for hundreds of years. Others are of irregular shapes without any such wooden poles. Inference in that, the former ones might have been dug by the kings for water supply and the later were habitation as Digjo Dijua meaning cut off from main river or stream’ and this tradition is still in vogue, and this area covers Dimapur and Kachari inhabited areas of Karbi Anglong District of Assam in the Dhansiri valley. The present Dimapur is the commercial capital of Nagaland and is one of the fastest growing townships in the entire North-east region. But irony is, in the name of the modernity and development, this ancient city of Dimapur, whose historical relics finds a place in the World. Heritage is being gradually destroyed of its rich history by reckless human greed, and total destruction of its rich heritage is only a question of time.
Political status of the Dimasa Kacharis
After the Statehood was given a new interim body was set up where Dimasa Kacharis were also given a representation in the form of membership in the govt. body.Dimasas are believed to have been asked to nominate their member but there was a dearth of qualified persons among them and hence had to go to Assam in search of eligible person to be nominated and found one non-Dimasa Late Shri Deblal Mech ( a Mech Kachari) reportedly from Bokaghat on Assam-Nagaland border to represent the people.Lack of farsightedness on the part of the Dimasas lead to non-representation of them by a non-Dimasa.Migration of Mech population perhaps ensued after that.These people had the chance of occupying the urban areas and got maximum benefit out of their stay in the closes proximity of the affluent business community of Dimapur.The Kacharis are in the Dimapur III constituecy of the state where total voters would be around 20,000 which consist of Dimasa,Mech,Nepali and others besides Angamis,Chakhesangs,Sumis etc. Dimasas kacharis or Kacharis honestly enrolled in the electoral roll the exact eligible voters whereas many other communities inflated their numbers very largely.
Over the years, Dimapur has expanded up to the foothills of Chumukedima. The official population figures of 2001 cover only the residents up to the Dhansiri bridge. The Purana Bazaar area and beyond have not been included. Unofficially these areas are called East Dimapur. This is because of vested interests who wanted to apportion developmental funds by assuming self-designated titles like gaonburas, chairman, etc.
The entire agglomeration has an estimated population of around 280,710 and is one of the fastest growing Indian cities. Its population has more than tripled in the last two decades.
Unlike other places in the state, this city has a heterogeneous mix of people from all over India, and for which it is also known as "mini India." Besides the dominant Naga
tribes who comprise about 50% of the city's population, other prominent groups include Dimasas, Bengali
s, Assamese
, Oriyas, Nepal
ese, Biharis
, Marwar
is, Punjabis
and also Tamil
s and Keralites
. In the last two decades Tibetan
traders have also settled in the city.
Chumukedima Village is an ancient village famous for its various waterfalls. The town of Medziphema, surrounded by villages like Aoyimkum, Aoyimti and Darogarjan, are visited by many tourists. The Kachari Ruins is popular for various temples, reservoirs and tanks that belonged to the Kachari Kingdom. noune resort situated near niuland is an ideal place for boating. Niathu resort is the best resort in dimapur so far.
Apart from these, Diphupar, Nichuguard, Sukhajan, Kuki Dolong Village and Seithekima Village are visited. Ruzaphema is famous for various bazaars from where tourists can purchase beautiful handicrafts.
. The National Highway 39 that connects Kohima
, Imphal
and the Myanmar
border at Moreh
runs through Dimapur.
Dimapur is also an important military center, with the headquarters of the BRO Sewak located here. There is also a huge CRPF
establishment and the Rangapahar army cantonment
adjoining the municipality. The peace camp headquarters of the NSCN
-IM faction is also located here.
Dimapur is the only city in Nagaland which is connected by rail and air. There are direct trains to New Delhi
, Kolkata
, Bangalore and Chennai from Dimapur. Air India Regional connects Dimapur with Kolkata. Northeast Shuttles(P)Ltd. has started daily flights from Guwahati to Dimapur. PawanHans, a charter chopper service flies short distance destinations.
Market, Circular and NL roads serving as the main commercial areas in the city. The city's markets are well known for imported goods from Thailand, China and Burma.The VISHAL MEGA MART,JACK N JILL,REEBOK,PUMA,ADIADAS AND NIKE are famous shops in Dimapur. Restaurants in the city serve multi-cuisine food, including ethnic Naga delicacies. Plaza, Breeze and Aroma continue to be the most popular restaurants in the city. Another good news for the pizza lovers, Dimapur now boasts of PIZZERIA, the famous pizza chain of North East, and has been quite popular since it opened. Apart from a wide range of pizzas, Pizzeria includes Continental and Chinese items, and a wide range of bakery delicacies and cakes for various occasions. today the pollitos is famous in the city for its chicken that taste like the KFC Kentucky fried chicken.today there are products that are manufactured in the city.
Dimapur is the only place in Nagaland that does not require the Inner Line Permit
(ILP), but one needs the Restricted Area Permit to go beyond the city. Formalities can be completed in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner
. Dimapur remains the gateway to the states of Nagaland and Manipur. Recently, the Government of Nagaland has relaxed restriction on ownership of land in Dimapur and has permitted non-Nagas to purchase land as well.
The Government of Nagaland's Horticulture farm run by the Department of Horticulture, aptly called the Green Park, is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike. Also, the Government of Nagaland hosts the bi-annual North East Agri-Expo Sale cum Exhibition at the North East Agri Expo Site at 5 Mile. The Expo is usually held in the first week of December. On the outskirts is the suburb of Chumukedima from where one can take a short trek up the hill to the Naga Tourist Village and the Patkai Triple Falls. The North East Zonal Cultural Center, the hub for all cultural activities, is a kilometre away from the Airport.
Some major schools in Dimapur include:
Some important colleges include:
During World War II
, Dimapur was the centre of action between British India and Imperial Japan
. It was the staging post for the Allied offensive. The Japanese could reach Kohima where a siege was laid. Allied reinforcement came through Dimapur by rail and road for the push against the Japanese. An airport at Dimapur was also in use for supplies to the allied forces in Burma. The battle for Kohima about 77 km from Dimapur is considered the turning point for the Japanese retreat from South East Asia.
1. Nagaland Post - http://www.nagalandpost.com
2. Current News - http://www.current-news.org
3. Nagaland Page - http://www.nagalandpage.co.in
4. Eastern Mirror - http://easternmirrornagaland.com/
5. Dimapur Online - http://www.mydimapur.com/
6. The Morung Express - http://www.morungexpress.com , and
7. Tir Yimyim (in Ao language
).
8. Izatsa ( in Sumi language).
9. Dimapur Press Club - http://dimapurpressclub.ning.com
Kohima
Kohima is the hilly capital of India's north eastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Burma. It lies in Kohima District and is also one of the three Nagaland towns with Municipal council status along with Dimapur and Mokokchung....
district on the south and east, Karbi Anglong district of Assam on the West, the Karbi Anglong and stretch of Golaghat District
Golaghat District
Golaghat district is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. It attained district status in 1987. The district headquarters are located at Golaghat. The district occupies an area of 3502 km² and lies 100 m above sea level. As of 2001, Golaghat district has a population of...
of Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
, in the west and the north
Dimapur, from a Kachari word 'Dimasa' after the river which flows through it, is the gateway to Nagaland and its only railhead. The only airport of the state is also here and Indian Airlines operates a daily Fokker Friendship service from Calcutta to Dimapur via Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
and back. It is an important trade and commercial Centre on National Highway No. 39, and wears a rather cosmopolitan look. In the medieval ages, it was the capital of the Kachari rulers. In the heart of the town there is an old relic of the Kachari Kingdom which speaks about the once prosperous era. Dimapur is the 115th most populous city in the country. It is located at 25°54′45"N 93°44′30"E.
Dimapur- history
Situated on the banks of the river Dhansiri, (originally known as Dong-siri meaning a ravine of peaceful habitation) Dimapur, often described as the ‘Brick City’ by European scholars and also by the Ahoms, was the ancient capital of a ruling nation, the Dimasa Kacharis, who were once a powerful and predominant race in the Entire North-East India region particularly the Brahmaputra Valley. There are two versions of how Dimapur got its name. Many writers are of the opinion that the name ’ Dimapur’ was derived from Dimasa Kachari words Di-meaning water, Ma-meaning big and Pur-meaning city or township in Dimasa dialogue. while other believe that Dimapur is a corruption of Hidimbapur, meaning the city of Hidimba of Mahabharata fame whose wedlock with Pandava prince Bhima gave birth to Ghotokacha, who is believed to be the progenitor of the Kacharis. Later Hidimbapur devolved to Dimbapur and then finally to Dimapur. In some Dimasa Kachari folklores Dimapur is often referred as Dimabang Halali, which implies that Dimapur was originally known by that name but was Sanskritized later by the Brahmins. In Ahom Chronicles Dimapur has been described as ‘Che-din-chi-pen’ (town-earth-burn-make) meaning ‘brick town’ or ‘ Che-Dima’ meaning town of DimasaThe seat of capital of Dimapur Kingdom was originally surrounded by bricks walls of four feet wide, sixteen feet high with outer ditch running alongside the walls of sixteen feet width and twelve feet in depth except on the southern side where the river Dhansiri served as the natural ditch. On the eastern side there was a fine solid gateway with brick masonry of pointed double arcs. The gate was secured by double heavy doors hinged in pierced upright setting of solid stone blocks. At both ends of the battlement there were turrets of half quadrant shape and in between the arc-way and the turrets were niches resembling ornamental windows. On both sides above the arc there were symbolic works of sun flower. There were originally inset by bright brass coating and could be seen dazzling from the great distance.
Inside the fortified city, there were seventeen artistic stone pillars. These stone monuments were decorated with carvings of foliage, flowers, familiar animals and birds but nowhere any human images of gods and goddesses were seen. These implied that the Kacharis were free of Hindu influence at that time. These monoliths are believed to be lineal monuments of the ruling kings of Dimapur. The biggest of them was seventeen feet high and twenty four feet in circumference and was said to be memorial of the greatest Dimapur ruler Makardhwaj (probably Khungkradoa Raja who was given sanskritized name by Brahmins later) in whose time the traditional glory of the Kachari Kingdom rose to its climax and during whose time the conquests were made of Manipur and Burma by Seng yah (Veer) Dehmalu Kemprai, the greatest warlord of the Kacharis. Also during this period, heroes like Rangadao ( Who was given the southern part of Dimapur, Ranga Pathar after his name), Degadao and mystic heroines like Wairingma, Waibangma flourished in war affairs and mysticism. Other V-shape stone monuments seventeen in numbers indicated seventeen royal clans of the ‘Kachari Aristocracy’ a term used by Dr. Francis Hamilton, a renowned scholar of the Kachari Royal Clan.
Shri SK. Barpujari in his book ‘ History of the Dimasa’ and some writers opined that the Kachari Kings to commemorated their Victory over other tribesman, erected moonlights of different shapes indicating the different traditions of the vanquished tribes. This tradition of carving victory memorial is in vogue hill tribes and it is possible that the Kachari Kings might have followed the tradition of these tribes hand it is possible that the Kachari Kings might have followed the tradition of this tribes for administrative interest. Dr H. Bareh in the ‘ Gazetteer of India’ writes that the oblong V-Shaped stone pillars closely correspond to the similarly V-Shaped post protruding from the roof of the house of wealthy Angamis
The tallest and largest megalith, which lies isolated from others and has a unique Sultanate style, is believed to have been erected by the founder king of Dimapur, who after vanquishing the tribes all around made his triumphal tower to commemorate his victory and this became a tradition setter. In and around this old city, large number of tanks over fifty in number existed, although most of them have since either dried up or have been destroyed by reckless human encroachment without an iota of respect for the history. These tanks were believed to be either dug by the kings for providing water supply to their people or might have resulted due to brick making, as pieces of old bricks could still be found in and around these tanks and, as has been mentioned earlier, Dimapur was known for use of bricks. Most of large tanks are rectangular and have a hardwood seasoned poles planted deep at the centre of the tanks, which have lasted for hundreds of years. Others are of irregular shapes without any such wooden poles. Inference in that, the former ones might have been dug by the kings for water supply and the later were habitation as Digjo Dijua meaning cut off from main river or stream’ and this tradition is still in vogue, and this area covers Dimapur and Kachari inhabited areas of Karbi Anglong District of Assam in the Dhansiri valley. The present Dimapur is the commercial capital of Nagaland and is one of the fastest growing townships in the entire North-east region. But irony is, in the name of the modernity and development, this ancient city of Dimapur, whose historical relics finds a place in the World. Heritage is being gradually destroyed of its rich history by reckless human greed, and total destruction of its rich heritage is only a question of time.
Political status of the Dimasa Kacharis
After the Statehood was given a new interim body was set up where Dimasa Kacharis were also given a representation in the form of membership in the govt. body.Dimasas are believed to have been asked to nominate their member but there was a dearth of qualified persons among them and hence had to go to Assam in search of eligible person to be nominated and found one non-Dimasa Late Shri Deblal Mech ( a Mech Kachari) reportedly from Bokaghat on Assam-Nagaland border to represent the people.Lack of farsightedness on the part of the Dimasas lead to non-representation of them by a non-Dimasa.Migration of Mech population perhaps ensued after that.These people had the chance of occupying the urban areas and got maximum benefit out of their stay in the closes proximity of the affluent business community of Dimapur.The Kacharis are in the Dimapur III constituecy of the state where total voters would be around 20,000 which consist of Dimasa,Mech,Nepali and others besides Angamis,Chakhesangs,Sumis etc. Dimasas kacharis or Kacharis honestly enrolled in the electoral roll the exact eligible voters whereas many other communities inflated their numbers very largely.
Demographics
Latest estimates indicate that Dimapur has a population of 3,75,782. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Dimapur has an average literacy rate of 99%, much higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 66%. In Dimapur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.Over the years, Dimapur has expanded up to the foothills of Chumukedima. The official population figures of 2001 cover only the residents up to the Dhansiri bridge. The Purana Bazaar area and beyond have not been included. Unofficially these areas are called East Dimapur. This is because of vested interests who wanted to apportion developmental funds by assuming self-designated titles like gaonburas, chairman, etc.
The entire agglomeration has an estimated population of around 280,710 and is one of the fastest growing Indian cities. Its population has more than tripled in the last two decades.
Unlike other places in the state, this city has a heterogeneous mix of people from all over India, and for which it is also known as "mini India." Besides the dominant Naga
Naga people
The term Naga people refers to a conglomeration of several tribes inhabiting the North Eastern part of India and north-western Burma. The tribes have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority ethnic group in the Indian state of Nagaland...
tribes who comprise about 50% of the city's population, other prominent groups include Dimasas, Bengali
Bengali people
The Bengali people are an ethnic community native to the historic region of Bengal in South Asia. They speak Bengali , which is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit and Sanskrit languages. In their native language, they are referred to as বাঙালী...
s, Assamese
Assamese people
The Assamese people are a well-defined subgroup of People of Assam. Though sometimes they are defined as the Assamese-speaking Indo-Aryans of the Brahmaputra valley,, this definition is not legally binding...
, Oriyas, Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
ese, Biharis
Bihari people
The Biharis are an ethnic group originating from the present state of Bihar with a history going back three millennia...
, Marwar
Marwar
Marwar is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. It lies partly in the Thar Desert. In Rajasthani dialect "wad" means a particular area. The word Marwar is derived from Sanskrit word 'Maruwat'. English translation of the word is 'The region of desert'., The Imperial Gazetteer...
is, Punjabis
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
and also Tamil
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
s and Keralites
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. In the last two decades Tibetan
Tibetan people
The Tibetan people are an ethnic group that is native to Tibet, which is mostly in the People's Republic of China. They number 5.4 million and are the 10th largest ethnic group in the country. Significant Tibetan minorities also live in India, Nepal, and Bhutan...
traders have also settled in the city.
Tourism
Dimapur is a district of Nagaland which derives its name from the Kachari dialect. Literally, Dimapur means ‘the city near the great river’. There are various tourist attractions in Dimapur, such as ancient villages, waterfalls and ruins of the Kachari Kingdom.Chumukedima Village is an ancient village famous for its various waterfalls. The town of Medziphema, surrounded by villages like Aoyimkum, Aoyimti and Darogarjan, are visited by many tourists. The Kachari Ruins is popular for various temples, reservoirs and tanks that belonged to the Kachari Kingdom. noune resort situated near niuland is an ideal place for boating. Niathu resort is the best resort in dimapur so far.
Apart from these, Diphupar, Nichuguard, Sukhajan, Kuki Dolong Village and Seithekima Village are visited. Ruzaphema is famous for various bazaars from where tourists can purchase beautiful handicrafts.
Economy and transportation
Dimapur is the magnet around which the economic and developmental activities of the state are centred. An important commercial centre for the region, it is also a gateway to Nagaland and ManipurManipur
Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west; it also borders Burma to the east. It covers an area of...
. The National Highway 39 that connects Kohima
Kohima
Kohima is the hilly capital of India's north eastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Burma. It lies in Kohima District and is also one of the three Nagaland towns with Municipal council status along with Dimapur and Mokokchung....
, Imphal
Imphal
Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur.In the heart of the town and surrounded by a moat, are ruins of the old Palace of Kangla. Kangla Fort used to be the home of the Assam Rifles, a paramilitary force and on November 2004 it was handed over to state of Manipur by Prime minister Dr....
and the Myanmar
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
border at Moreh
Moreh, India
Moreh is a ethnic Kuki inhabited town in Chandel district in the Indian state of Manipur. It is a small town in India on the border with Myanmar, with the town of Tamu being close to the border....
runs through Dimapur.
Dimapur is also an important military center, with the headquarters of the BRO Sewak located here. There is also a huge CRPF
Central Reserve Police Force
The Central Reserve Police Force also known as CRPF is the largest of India's Central Armed Police Forces. It functions under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India. The CRPF's primary role lies in assisting the State/Union Territories in police operations to maintain...
establishment and the Rangapahar army cantonment
Cantonment
A cantonment is a temporary or semi-permanent military or police quarters. The word cantonment is derived from the French word canton meaning corner or district, as is the name of the Cantons of Switzerland. In South Asia, the term cantonment also describes permanent military stations...
adjoining the municipality. The peace camp headquarters of the NSCN
National Socialist Council of Nagaland
The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland is a Naga nationalist militant group operating in Northeast India. Its aim is to establish a Christian socialist state based on Maoism in the areas inhabited by the Naga people in Northeast India and Burma.-Formation:The National Socialist Council of...
-IM faction is also located here.
Dimapur is the only city in Nagaland which is connected by rail and air. There are direct trains to New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, Bangalore and Chennai from Dimapur. Air India Regional connects Dimapur with Kolkata. Northeast Shuttles(P)Ltd. has started daily flights from Guwahati to Dimapur. PawanHans, a charter chopper service flies short distance destinations.
City life
A number of shopping centers and markets have sprung up in Dimapur, with the New Market, Hong KongMarket, Circular and NL roads serving as the main commercial areas in the city. The city's markets are well known for imported goods from Thailand, China and Burma.The VISHAL MEGA MART,JACK N JILL,REEBOK,PUMA,ADIADAS AND NIKE are famous shops in Dimapur. Restaurants in the city serve multi-cuisine food, including ethnic Naga delicacies. Plaza, Breeze and Aroma continue to be the most popular restaurants in the city. Another good news for the pizza lovers, Dimapur now boasts of PIZZERIA, the famous pizza chain of North East, and has been quite popular since it opened. Apart from a wide range of pizzas, Pizzeria includes Continental and Chinese items, and a wide range of bakery delicacies and cakes for various occasions. today the pollitos is famous in the city for its chicken that taste like the KFC Kentucky fried chicken.today there are products that are manufactured in the city.
Dimapur is the only place in Nagaland that does not require the Inner Line Permit
Inner Line Permit
Inner Line Permit is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain permit for entering into the protected state...
(ILP), but one needs the Restricted Area Permit to go beyond the city. Formalities can be completed in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner
A deputy commissioner is a police or administrative official in many different countries.-Australia:In all Australian police forces, deputy commissioner is the rank directly below that of commissioner and senior to the rank of assistant commissioner except in the New South Wales Police Force, where...
. Dimapur remains the gateway to the states of Nagaland and Manipur. Recently, the Government of Nagaland has relaxed restriction on ownership of land in Dimapur and has permitted non-Nagas to purchase land as well.
The Government of Nagaland's Horticulture farm run by the Department of Horticulture, aptly called the Green Park, is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike. Also, the Government of Nagaland hosts the bi-annual North East Agri-Expo Sale cum Exhibition at the North East Agri Expo Site at 5 Mile. The Expo is usually held in the first week of December. On the outskirts is the suburb of Chumukedima from where one can take a short trek up the hill to the Naga Tourist Village and the Patkai Triple Falls. The North East Zonal Cultural Center, the hub for all cultural activities, is a kilometre away from the Airport.
Education
There are several schools and colleges in the city of Dimapur. The syllabus for education till Class 12 is taken care of by the Nagaland Board of School Education while the Nagaland University, Lumani controls all areas of further studies. Patkai Christian College, the only autonomous college in the entire NorthEast India is located 17 km from Central Dimapur.Some major schools in Dimapur include:
- Patkai Higher Secondary School (Estd: 1984)
- Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School
- Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School
- Hollotoli School (CBSE)
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Project Sewak
- Holy Cross High School
- Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School
- Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School
- Christian Higher Secondary School
- Delhi Public SchoolDelhi Public SchoolDelhi Public School may refer to the following:* Delhi Public School Society, an umbrella organization for 95 private schools in India and other countries including:** Delhi Public School, Bangalore** Delhi Public School, Bathinda...
(CBSE) - Don Bosco Higher Secondary School
- Little Star Higher Secondary School
- S.D.Jain Higher Secondary School
- Carmel Higher Secondary School
- St.John Higher Secondary Residential School
- Neingulie Memorial High School
- M.G.M Higher Secondary School
- Assisi School
Some important colleges include:
- Patkai Christian CollegePatkai Christian CollegePatkai Christian College is a college of higher education in Dimapur-Chumukedima that is the institution rated highest by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in the state of Nagaland, out of 11 colleges recognised by the University Grants Commission of India. It was rated as B++...
Autonomous - Tetso College
- Kilenkaba Memorial College
- Salesian College
- Pranabananda Women's College
- S.D. Jain Girls College
- ELLIDE Computer Education, Dimapur
- Digitech - College of IT, Management & Allied Studies (Affiliated to Sikkim Manipal University)
- Nagaland Institute of Management (NIM)
- Public College Of Commerce
- City College Of Arts and Commerce
- City Law College
- Salt Christian College
- Dimapur College
Hospitals
There are several hospitals in the city:- Civil Hospital
- Faith Hospital
- Metro Hospital
- Jain Hospital
- Carewell Nursing Home
- vinni diagnostic centre
- Zion Hospital and Research Center
- Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CISHR), 4th mile
- Sanjay Surgicare and Diagonstic Clinic
- Nikos Hospital
- Dimapur Hospital
- Shamrock Hospital
- J.K.Hospital
- city clinic
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Dimapur was the centre of action between British India and Imperial Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It was the staging post for the Allied offensive. The Japanese could reach Kohima where a siege was laid. Allied reinforcement came through Dimapur by rail and road for the push against the Japanese. An airport at Dimapur was also in use for supplies to the allied forces in Burma. The battle for Kohima about 77 km from Dimapur is considered the turning point for the Japanese retreat from South East Asia.
Media
Daily newspapers in the area include:1. Nagaland Post - http://www.nagalandpost.com
2. Current News - http://www.current-news.org
3. Nagaland Page - http://www.nagalandpage.co.in
4. Eastern Mirror - http://easternmirrornagaland.com/
5. Dimapur Online - http://www.mydimapur.com/
6. The Morung Express - http://www.morungexpress.com , and
7. Tir Yimyim (in Ao language
Ao language
Mongsen Ao is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Ao of Nagaland in northeast India. Conventionally classified as "Naga", the Ao languages are not clearly related to other Naga languages. Gordon estimates that there are 141,000 speakers of Mongsen and Chungli Ao.Missionary grammars from the...
).
8. Izatsa ( in Sumi language).
9. Dimapur Press Club - http://dimapurpressclub.ning.com
See also
- NagalandNagalandNagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the east and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur...
- Northeast Indian Railways during World War IINortheast Indian Railways during World War IIThe efficient running of the Northeast Indian Railways during World War II became critical to the success of the Allied war effort in the South-East Asian Theatre....
- Battle of the Tennis CourtBattle of the Tennis CourtThe Battle of the Tennis Court was the turning point in the Battle of Kohima in North East India from April 4 – June 22, 1944.By April 5 the British had been forced back onto the Kohima ridge....
- Indian XXXIII CorpsIndian XXXIII CorpsXXXIII Corps is a corps of the Indian Army. It draws sort of its heritage from the British Indian XXXIII Corps which was formed in 1942, but disbanded in 1945.-Reformation 1962:...
- Battle of KohimaBattle of KohimaThe Battle of Kohima was the turning point of the Japanese U Go offensive into India in 1944 in the Second World War. The battle was fought from 4 April to 22 June 1944 around the town of Kohima in northeast India. It is often referred to as the "Stalingrad of the East".The battle took place in...
- ChumukedimaChumukedimaChumukedima is a census town and the district headquarter of the Dimapur district, in the state of Nagaland, India. It is at a distance of 14 km from Dimapur on National Highway 39. Located in the foothills of Naga Hills, it served as the first headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of...