Dimapur District
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Dimapur is a district
of Nagaland
state in India
. Its headquarters is Chumukedima
. As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Nagaland (out of 11
).
A large area of the District is in the plains with an average elevation of 260 m above sea level excepting the Medziphema sub-division and a few villages of Niuland sub-division, which are located in the foothills. The total area of Dimapur is 927 km2 (Source-Deptt. of Land Record & Survey). The district is bounded by Kohima District on the south and east; the Karbi Anglong and the DAB (Disputed Area Belt) stretch of Golaghat District of Assam, in the west and the north 25º 54’ 45” N Latitude 93º 44’ 30” E Longitude.
The Following officers are responsible for the running of district administration:
1. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) at Dimapur heads the District.
2. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Headquarters at Niuland
3. Sub-Divisional Officer SDO (C) Headquarters at Medziphema, Kuhuboto and Dhansiripar.
4. Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Headquarters at Nihokhu,
has a population
of 379,769 , roughly equal to the nation of Maldives
. This gives it a ranking of 563rd in India (out of a total of 640
). Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 0 %. Dimapur has a sex ratio
of 916 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 85.44 %.
The District has a heterogeneous population with the majority comprising Naga tribes from all over Nagaland.
Colleges: Patkai Christian College
(the only autonomous college in Northeast India), Dimapur Government College,, Public College of Commerce, S.D. Jain College, Pranabananda Women’s College, Salt Christian College, Tetso College are a few among the 18 different Colleges in Dimapur. Hostel accommodation is also available in few Colleges.
Vocational Centres: Women’s’ Industrial Training Institute (WITI) run by the Dept. of Employment, besides many private IT institutions imparting vocational/skilled training.
Districts of Nagaland
Nagaland, a state of India, has eleven administrative districts.A district of an Indian state is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a district magistrate or a deputy commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service...
of Nagaland
Nagaland
Nagaland 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...
state in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Its headquarters is Chumukedima
Chumukedima
Chumukedima 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...
. As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Nagaland (out of 11
Districts of Nagaland
Nagaland, a state of India, has eleven administrative districts.A district of an Indian state is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a district magistrate or a deputy commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service...
).
History
Dimapur district was inaugurated as the eighth district of Nagaland in December, 1997. Earlier it was a sub-division under Kohima district.Geography
The district 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.A large area of the District is in the plains with an average elevation of 260 m above sea level excepting the Medziphema sub-division and a few villages of Niuland sub-division, which are located in the foothills. The total area of Dimapur is 927 km2 (Source-Deptt. of Land Record & Survey). The district is bounded by Kohima District on the south and east; the Karbi Anglong and the DAB (Disputed Area Belt) stretch of Golaghat District of Assam, in the west and the north 25º 54’ 45” N Latitude 93º 44’ 30” E Longitude.
Climate
Dimapur Climate is hot and humid in the plains during summer (reaching a maximum of 36°C, with humidity up to 93%) while the winter months are cool and pleasant. The average annual rainfall is 1504.7 mmEconomy
Besides being referred to as a gateway of Nagaland and Manipur, main commercial activities of the State, is centered around Dimapur.Divisions
Administratively, The government of Nagaland, for administrative purpose has established four sub-divisions; Nuiland and Medziphima with Additional Deputy Commissioner as the administrative head and Kuhuboto and Dhansririphar sub-divisions headed by Sub-divisional Officer. Also the district administrative headquarter is currently located at Dimapur, headed by the Deputy Commissioner. The new administrative complex that would also house the Deputy Commissioner Office is under construction at Chumukedima(about 20 km from Dimapur town).The Following officers are responsible for the running of district administration:
1. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) at Dimapur heads the District.
2. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Headquarters at Niuland
3. Sub-Divisional Officer SDO (C) Headquarters at Medziphema, Kuhuboto and Dhansiripar.
4. Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Headquarters at Nihokhu,
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
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has a population
Demographics of India
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of 379,769 , roughly equal to the nation of Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
. This gives it a ranking of 563rd in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
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). Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 0 %. Dimapur has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 916 females
Women in India
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for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 85.44 %.
The District has a heterogeneous population with the majority comprising Naga tribes from all over Nagaland.
Flora and fauna
In 1986 Dimapur district became home to the Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 4.7 square kilometre.Education
The district has ample number of institutions devoted for providing quality education to the residents. Most schools have English as their medium of instruction and are affiliated to the Nagaland Board of School Education. Some prominent schools include Patkai School, Holy Cross School, Pranab Vidyapith, Government High School,M.g.m higher secondary school etc.Colleges: Patkai Christian College
Patkai Christian College
Patkai 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++...
(the only autonomous college in Northeast India), Dimapur Government College,, Public College of Commerce, S.D. Jain College, Pranabananda Women’s College, Salt Christian College, Tetso College are a few among the 18 different Colleges in Dimapur. Hostel accommodation is also available in few Colleges.
Vocational Centres: Women’s’ Industrial Training Institute (WITI) run by the Dept. of Employment, besides many private IT institutions imparting vocational/skilled training.