BASIC FACTS-NAGALAND

Date of Formation                                 : 1^st December. 1963

Area                                                    : 16, 579 Sq. Km.

Capital                                                 : Kohima.

Neighboring States                                : Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.

Neighboring Countries                            : Myanmar.

Population                                            : 19, 88, 636

Literacy                                                : 67.11%; Males: 71.77; Females: 61.92

No. of Districts                                      : Dimapur, Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung,

  Mon, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto,

  Peren, Longleng and Kiphiri.

Villages                                                : 1, 3176; Towns : 9.

Governor                                               : Shyamal Dutta

Chief Minister                                        : Neiphiu Rio.

Legislative Bodies                                  : State Legislature : : Unicarmel-Seats: 60.

  Lok Sabha 1; Rajya Sabha 1.

Seat of High Court                                 : Guwahati High Court. A bench is located

  at Kohima.

Chief Languages                                    : Angami, Ao, Chang, Chakhesang, Konyak,

  Lotha, Sangtam, Sema.

Major Religions                                      : Christianity.

Main Towns                                           : Kohima, Phek, Mon, Wokha,

  Mokokchung, Tuengsang and Zunheboto.

Geography                                            : i). Rivers: Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu and Janji

                                                             ii). Mountains: Saramati, Japfü.

Economy                                              : i). Minerals: Nagaland’s mineral wealth

  (Coal, Limestone, Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, Chromium and Marble) is                     immense, though unexplored yet.

ii). Industries: Nagas make beautiful decorative materials. Nagaland has

achieved remarkable progress in small and medium industries. Today the

State has 30 industrial units and over 300 small-scale industries. The

Nagaland Sugar Mill at Dimapur has an installed capacity of 1, 000 tones

 per day.

iii). Agricultural Products: Rice, Vegetables.

Transport & Communication                    : i). Road Length: 9, 860 Kms.

                                                              ii). Main Railway Stations: Dimapur.

                                                              iii). Airports: Dimapur.

Tourist Destinations                               : This remote hilly area is covered with

                                                              luxuriant vegetation. Tourist attractions include

  War Cemetery in Kohima, historic ruins of

  Kachari Kingdom, Dimapur, Chui Village

  and   Dzukou Valley.  National Park: Intangki,

  known for the Blythe Tragopan.

Education                                             : Schools: 2058; Colleges: 37; Universities: 1.

Culture                                                 : i). Dances: Naga dance and music are intrinsic part of

                                                                 Naga life mostly eulogising bravery, beauty,

                                                                 love and generosity.

                                                            ii).  Festivals: Hornbill Festival, Sekrenyi, Monyu,

                                                                 Moatsu, Tokhu Emong, Tuluni, Aoling,

                                                                 Pikhuchak, Christmas.

                                                           iii). Crafts: Wood carving, hand woven shawls, baskets like

                                                                Akhi, Akha, Chakhesang, Angami jewellery. 

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