Nagaland

About Nagaland



Nagaland is one of the northeastern states in India. It is bordered on its west and north by Assam, on its east by Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), on its north by Arunachal Pradesh, and on its south by Manipur.

Nagaland is one of India's smallest states, with a total area of 16,579 sq km (6400 sq mi). The Naga Hills run through this small state, which has Saramati as its highest peak at a height of about 12,600 ft. Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu and Jhanji are the rivers that flow through this state. The terrain is mountainous, thickly wooded, and cut by deep river valleys. There is a wide variety of plant and animal life. Nagaland has a monsoon climate with generally high humidity; rainfall averages between 1800 to 2500 mm (70 to 100 inches) a year.

Facts on Nagaland
Official Websitewww.nagaland.nic.in
Date of Formation1 December 1963
Area16,579 sq km
Density119/km2
Population (2011)1978602
Males Population (2011)1024649
Females Population (2011)953853
Ratio of Urban Population (2011)28.86%
No. of District11
CapitalKohima
RiversDoyang, Dikhu, Dhansiri, Chubi
Forests & National ParkIntanki NP, Rangapahar WS, Fakim WS, Puliebadze WS
LanguagesNagamese, Creole, Assamese, English
Neighbours StateArunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur
State AnimalMithun
State BirdBlyth's Tragopan
State TreeAlder
State FlowerKopou
Net State Domestic Product (2011)52643
Literacy Rate (2011)73.45%
Females per 1000 males931
Assembly constituency60
Parliamentary constituency1


Tourism



This land of tribes attracts tourists for its natural beauty, pollution free environment, lovely landscapes and incomparable cultural heritage. The below mentioned table provides names of some of the location wise tourist attractions in Nagaland:

LocationTourist Places
DimapurDiezephe Craft Village
 Rangapahar Reserve Forest
 Ruins of the Kachari Kingdom of the medieval age.
KiphireFakim Wildlife Sanctuary
 Geysers and twin stones of Salomi and Mimi
 Mihki (River of Salt)
 Siphi Stone Monolith
 Sukhayap Cliff
 Wawade Waterfall
 Yimgphi Village
 Village Caves
KohimaCatholic Cathedral
 Cemetery of World War II
 Dzukou Valley (Famous for camping and trekking)
 Khonoma Heritage Museum and Crafts Centre
 State Museum
 Zoological Park
MokokchungA. K. M. Monument
 Chuchuyimlang Village
 Langpanglong Village
 Longkhum Village
 Longritzu Lenden Valley
Molung VillageMongzu Ki and Fusen Kei caves
 Mopongchuket Village
 Tangkum Marok Spring
MonChui Village
 Langmei Village
 Longwa Village
 Naganimora Village
 Shangnyu Village's local museum and stone monoliths
 Veda Waterfall and Peak
 Peren
 Benreu Village
 Mt. Pauna (Stone carvings and tourist village)
PhekChizami Village
 Khezakenoma Village
 Pfutsero Village
 Poruba Village
 Ruzhazho Village
 Suthazu Village
 Thetsumi Village
 Weziho Village
 Yurba Village
 Zhavame Village
 Dzudu Lake
 Glory Peak
 Shilloi Lake
 Zanibu Peak
TuensangChangsangmonko Village
 Chilise Village
 Stones of Chungliyangti, Tsadang and Tsongliyangti
WokhaDoyang River
 Mt. Tiyi
 Totsu Cliff
 Valley and Lagoons
ZunhebotoAizuto (Forest, Lake and Village)
 Ghosu Bird Sanctuary
 Satoi Range
 Sumi Naga Villages

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