5 Major Cities Of Nagaland State
- Nagaland was carved out of Assam and it became the 16th state of India on 1 December 1963
- The capital of Nagaland is Kohima but its major city is Dimapur with a population close to 1.23 lakh
Which state in India has its capital Kohima? The answer is Nagaland. This state is one of the smallest states in India. Nagaland is India’s 16th state which got its statehood on 1 December 1963. Since 1950s, Nagaland suffered a violence among various groups. Due to this the state’s growth is very limited. But there are many major cities of Nagaland which powers the state’s economy. Scheduled Tribes constitutes 90% population of Nagaland.
Kohima is the capital of Nagaland and one of its major cities. When it comes to major cities of the state, Dimapur sits at top due to various reasons. Tuensang, Mokokchung and Wokha are another important cities in Nagaland. Here we’ll take a detailed look at these 5 cities.
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Dimapur
Dimapur is the largest city of Nagaland both in terms of population and area. Population of this city is around 1.22 lakh. All the economy activities took place in Dimapur and it is home to major commercial hubs in the state. Dimapur railway station is the second busiest railway station in northeast India. This major city is situated on the banks of Dhansiri river which is a tributary of Brahmaputra river.
Famous market of Dimapur is Hongkong market. A well known tourist destination popular for its imported goods from China, Thailand and Burma. Dimapur Airport connects this city from Kolkata, Guwahati and Dibrugarh. Kachari Rajbari Ruin is an another famous tourist destination in Dimapur.
Kohima
The state capital of Nagaland is Kohima and it is its 2nd major city. During World War II this city was home to bloodiest battles which gave it a nickname “Stalingrad Of The East”. To mark that Kohima War Cemetery is here. Christianity is major religion here followed by 80% population and 17 ethnic groups lives here which includes Angamis, Lothas and Aos. Handlooms and handicrafts are an important of the city’s economy.
Tuensang
Tuensang is the 3rd major city of Nagaland. Nagaland’s eastern part in controlled from here. Population of this city is around 37,000. Those who are under 6 years constitutes 13% of the city’s population. Tuensang is home to major associations of Nagaland which includes Eastern Farming Association, Easter Naga Students etc.
Mokokchung
In Northern Nagaland Mokokchung acts as its control room. A massacre is famous in this city which happened in 1994, known as Mokokchung Massacre. This city receives mist rain daily. Population of this city is around 32,000. Ao tribes here resides the most. Fazl Ali College is the oldest college in Mokokchung. On 8 September 1959 this college was inaugurated.
Wokha
75 km away from Kohima there’s Wokha which is 5th major city of Nagaland. This city is home to Lotha Nagas and its name is derived from “Lotha”. Nagaland’s third largest town is Wokha and literacy rate of this city is 96%. 92% population here follows Christianity. Lotha is the main language here. Doyang Dam is situated in Wokha which is just 2 km away from the city.
So These Were 5 Major Cities Of Nagaland.
