Kohima district

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settlement_typeDistrict of Nagaland
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size280
foot_montageFrom Top (left to right):
Kohima City (the headquarters of Kohima District);
Road to Kohima; Viswema;
Dzüko Valley
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map_captionKohima District in Nagaland
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameIndia
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Nagaland
seat_typeHeadquarters
seatKohima
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area_total_km21207
elevation_m1444
population_total267,988
population_as_of2011
population_density_km2auto
demographics_type1Demographics
demographics1_title1Literacy
demographics1_info185.23%
demographics1_title2Sex ratio
demographics1_info2928 ♀/ 1000 ♂
demographics_type2Languages
demographics2_title1Official
demographics2_info1English
demographics2_title2Indigenous dialect
demographics2_info2Angami
leader_titleAssembly constituencies
leader_name6 constituencies
leader_title1Deputy Commissioner
leader_name1Henok Büchem (NCS)
timezone1IST
utc_offset1+05:30
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History

Prior to India's independence, the area was part of Naga Hills District, with Kohima as the district headquarters.

Kohima District was created as one of the three districts of the newly inaugurated Nagaland state on 1 December 1961. In 1973, the new districts of Phek and Wokha were created out of Kohima District, as in 1997 Dimapur District was similarly carved out. Peren District was carved out in 2003.

Geography

Kohima District has a hilly landscape - Kohima Urban Area, typical of the area, is stretched along the top of a mountain. The district is bounded by Tseminyü District to the north, Zünheboto District to the northeast, Phek District to the east, Senapati District of Manipur to the south, Peren to southwest and Chümoukedima District to the west. It is headquartered at Kohima, which is at an altitude of 1444 m above sea level. Mount Japfü at elevation of 3014 m, the highest peak in the district is located in the Southern Angami Region of the district.

Flora and fauna

In 1980, Kohima District became home to the Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 9.2 km2. It is a natural habitat for Blyth’s Tragopan.

Climate

|collapsed = |location = Kohima |metric first = Y |single line = Y |Jan high C = 16.6 |Feb high C = 17.9 |Mar high C = 22.1 |Apr high C = 24.1 |May high C = 24.4 |Jun high C = 24.9 |Jul high C = 25.0 |Aug high C = 25.4 |Sep high C = 25.0 |Oct high C = 23.4 |Nov high C = 20.6 |Dec high C = 17.7 |year high C = 22.2 |Jan low C = 8.1 |Feb low C = 9.3 |Mar low C = 12.7 |Apr low C = 15.6 |May low C = 16.9 |Jun low C = 18.1 |Jul low C = 18.8 |Aug low C = 18.9 |Sep low C = 18.1 |Oct low C = 16.6 |Nov low C = 13.1 |Dec low C = 9.4 |year low C = 14.6 |rain colour = green |Jan rain mm = 11.7 |Feb rain mm = 35.4 |Mar rain mm = 47.6 |Apr rain mm = 88.7 |May rain mm = 159.2 |Jun rain mm = 333.8 |Jul rain mm = 371.8 |Aug rain mm = 364.0 |Sep rain mm = 250.1 |Oct rain mm = 126.0 |Nov rain mm = 35.2 |Dec rain mm = 7.8 |Jan rain days = 2 |Feb rain days = 3.9 |Mar rain days = 5.8 |Apr rain days = 12.2 |May rain days = 16.9 |Jun rain days = 23.1 |Jul rain days = 24.6 |Aug rain days = 22.9 |Sep rain days = 19.1 |Oct rain days = 10.7 |Nov rain days = 3.6 |Dec rain days = 1.4 |source = WMO {{cite web | url = http://www.worldweather.org/066/c01601.htm | title = Kohima | access-date = 2011-12-01 | publisher = World Meteorological Organisation}} |date = November 2011}}

Administration

Kohima District is administered by a Deputy Commissioner, assisted by a number of Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) and Sub-Division officers (SDOs) with responsibilities for each of the administrative circles. There exists also a District Urban Development Agency for Kohima. The current Deputy Commissioner of Kohima District is Shanavas C.

Kohima District is subdivided into the five administrative circles of Chiephobozou, Botsa, Kezocha, Jakhama, Kohima Sadar and Sechü–Zubza. These administrative circles are grouped into three Rural Development Blocks, which are Kohima (for Kohima Sadar and Sechü–Zubza), Chiephobozou (for Chiephobozou, Botsa and some of Kezocha) and Jakhama (for Jakhama and the rest of Kezocha).

Demographics

|align=right |source = | cols = 1 | 1901 | 21,968 | 1911 | 32,750 | 1921 | 33,797 | 1931 | 37,785 | 1941 | 37,601 | 1951 | 37,339 | 1961 | 41,501 | 1971 | 63,077 | 1981 | 97,169 | 1991 | 154,145 | 2001 | 220,168 | 2011 | 267,988

According to the 2011 census of India, Kohima District has a population of 267,988, of which 121,088 or 45% lived in urban areas. This gives it a ranking of 576th in India (out of a total of 640). Kohima district has a sex ratio of 928 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 85%.

Religion

|thumb = right |caption = Religion in Kohima District (2011) |label1 = Christianity |value1 = 85.1 |color1 = Blue |label2 = Hinduism |value2 = 11.8 |color2 = Orange |label3 = Islam |value3 = 1.8 |color3 = Green |label4 = Others |value4 = 1.3 |color4 = Grey

Christianity is the largest religion in the district, followed by 85% of the people. Hinduism is the second-largest religion, followed by 11% of the population. Islam and other religions are followed by 1.8% and 0.57% of the population respectively.

Languages

The following languages are spoken in Kohima District:

Government and politics

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As part of the Lok Sabha, Kohima District is part of the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2019 Indian general election, Tokheho Yepthomi of the NDPP won by 16,000 votes over his rival K.L. Chishi of the Indian National Congress.

Economy

Agriculture

Agriculture forms the major economic activity in the district. Most of the agriculturists in the district practice Shifting cultivation or Jhum cultivation. The main crop in the district is Paddy. Maize is another cereal produced in the district. Other major crops grown in the district are Potatoes, Ginger, Soybean and Ricebean.

Animal husbandry

Animal husbandry acts as a supplementary income for the people in Kohima district. The sector also provides employment to small and marginal farmers. As per the Livestock Census in 2007, the most prevalent type of livestock in the district are Fowls, Cattles and Pigs.

Industry

There are no large industries in the district. However, there are numerous Small and medium-sized enterprises. The number of MSMEs registered in the district till 2009-10 numbered to 52 which employed around 571 persons. The Angami Nagas in the district are skilled artisans and craftsmen.

Education

As per the 2011 Census of India, Kohima District as a literacy rate of 85.23%. Literacy among the Scheduled Tribes stands at 83.86% with male literacy at 79.6% and female literacy at 88.45%. There are numerous colleges in the district.

Sports

Wrestling

Kene or Naga Wrestling is the most popular traditional sport in the region. The Naga Wrestling Championship held biennially at the Khuochiezhie Local Ground in Kohima.

Tourism

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Kohima District has various tourist places to visit. Below are few of the tourist attractions in the district:

Dzüko Valley

Main article: Dzüko Valley

The Dzüko Valley is situated 25 kilometres south of Kohima at an altitude of 2462 m. Between November and March, the valley is dotted with red and white rhododendrons and wildflowers.

Khonoma Village

Main article: Khonoma

Khonoma is an ancient Angami village known for its greenery and terraced fields. The village lies 20 kilometres west of Kohima.

Kisama Heritage Village

Main article: Kisama Heritage Village

Kisama Heritage Village is a heritage village located 13 kilometres south of Kohima city. The Heritage Village is the venue of the annual Hornbill Festival.

Kohima War Cemetery

Main article: Kohima War Cemetery

Kohima War Cemetery is a World War 2 cemetery. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Mount Japfü

Main article: Mount Japfü

Mount Japfü is the highest peak in the district. The world's tallest Rhododendron trees are found in the Japfü ranges. The range is also known for its trails and treks. Located 15 kilometres from Kohima, the Japfü peak offers views of Kohima city and the Himalayas.

Nagaland State Museum

Main article: Nagaland State Museum

Nagaland State Museum or Kohima State Museum was established in 1970 as a multi-purpose stadium. The museum today presents ancient traditional Naga weaponry, traditional Naga clothes, etc.

Tuophema Tourist Village

Tuophema is a heritage village located 36 kilometres north of Kohima.

Transportation

Air

The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located 65 kilometres from the district headquarters Kohima. There are several helipads in Kohima District. Kohima Chiethu Airport is a planned airport to be built in Kohima. The Ministry of Defence gave the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to construct the civil airport.

Rail

The nearest railway stations are the Chümoukedima Shokhüvi Railway Station and Dimapur Railway Station. The Dhansiri–Zubza line is an under-construction railway line which will connect Kohima with Dimapur via railways. The Kohima Zubza railway station in Zubza, 17 kilometres from Kohima City is currently under-construction. The Government of India has set 2023 as the deadline to connect all Northeastern state capitals with railways.

Road

The district is well-connected with roads and highways. The NH 2 and NH 29 pass through the district alongside other intra-district roads. Nagaland State Transport buses are available from Dimapur for Kohima. Private taxis can be availed as well.

Notable people

Notes

References

References

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  8. Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment. "Protected areas: Nagaland".
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  15. (December 18, 2021). "Nagaland to have 3 more districts". [[Nagaland Post]].
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  18. (February 13, 2020). "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland".
  19. "Tourist places in Kohima district". Kohima district website.
  20. "Places of Interest in Kohima district". Kohima district website.
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