Seat Chumukedima Area 927 km² Population 379,769 (2011) | Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Elevation 260 m | |
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Points of interest Nagaland Zoological Park, The Kachari Ruins, Green Park, Science Centre, City Tower Colleges and Universities Patkai Christian College, National Institute of Technolo, Institute of Chartered Financial | ||
Dimapur (Pron:/ˌdɪməˈpʊə/) (Hindi: दीमापुर ज़िला Dīmāpur Zilā) 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).
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Map of Dimapur, Nagaland
Demographics
According to the 2011 census Dimapur district 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.
Flora and fauna
In 1986 Dimapur district became home to the Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi).
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,St Paul Hr Sec School, Carmel Hr. Sec. School (chekiye), SDJain Higher Secondary School, Pranab Vidyapith, Dimapur Railway High School(D.R.H.S.),St. Joseph's Hr Sec School (Chumukedima), Government Hr Sec School, M.G.M. Higher Secondary School,Christian Higher Secondary School, Eastern Academy Hr. Sec. School, Queen Mary School Chekiye ..etc..
National Institute of Technology Nagaland, (NIT Nagaland) is finally started at Chumukedima. 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, Salesian College, Bosco B. Ed College, Salt Christian College, Tetso College are a few among the 18 different Colleges in Dimapur. Hostel accommodation is also available in few Colleges.
Sports
Dimapur is also home to Dimapur United a soccer club which plays in Nagaland Premier League.
Culture
Diezephe village in the district has the Diezephe Craft Museum displaying woodcarving and weaving.