Chümoukedima District is the 15th district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It was created on 18 December 2021. The district is bounded by Kohima District to the east, Peren District to the south, Tseminyü District & Niuland District to the north-east, Dimapur District to the north and Karbi Anglong District of Assam to the west and north-west. The district headquarter is located in the municipality of Chümoukedima.
Chümoukedima District | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Land of Opportunities | |
.svg) Chümoukedima District in Nagaland | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Nagaland |
| Headquarters | Chümoukedima |
| Government | |
| • Assembly constituencies | 3 constituencies |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Polan John (NCS)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 610 km2 (240 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 125,400 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 797103, 797106, 787112, 797115 |
| Major highways |  AH1 AH2 NH 2 NH 129A |
History
editOn 2 December 1997, a notification from the order of the Government of Nagaland under the then-Chief Minister S. C. Jamir declared the erstwhile-Dimapur Sub-Division of Kohima District as a full-fledged District with Chümoukedima as its district headquarter.[4]
The Government then initiated the construction of a new Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex at Chümoukedima with the old Additional Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex at Dimapur continuing to temporarily serve the new district. But over the years there were stiff oppositions from various Dimapur-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to shift the district headquarter to Chümoukedima.[5]
On 30 September 2021, the Dimapur-based CSOs called for a total bandh in Dimapur to show resentment over the Government's order for shifting of various branches/cells to the newly built DC Office Complex at Chümoukedima[6] and a mass rally was organized by the CSOs in Dimapur on 5 October.[7]
The Government of Nagaland in response revoked its order to shift the DC Office[8] and on 18 December 2021, Dimapur District was split into three separate districts—Chümoukedima, the existing Dimapur and Niuland.[9]
The now-Chümoukedima District has the same boundaries as the former Dhansiripar, Medziphema and Seithekema sub-divisions of Dimapur District with 19 towns and villages previously falling under Seithekema EAC placed under Dimapur District.[10]
Geography
editChümoukedima District covers an area of 610 square kilometres (240 sq mi). The Chathe River flows through the district which later joins the Dhansiri River in Assam.
Climate
editThe climate is sub-tropical with a monsoon season.
Administration
editThe district covers three administrative circles, which are Chümoukedima–Seithekema, Dhansiripar and Medziphema. The district has 3 legislative assembly constituencies. These are Ghaspani-1 Assembly constituency, Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency and Dimapur-III Assembly constituency.
Divisions
editSeithekema Sub-division
- Aoyim
- Bade
- Chekiye
- Chümoukedima (Chümoukedima Municipality, Chümoukedima Village and New Chümoukedima Village)
- Darogapathar
- Diezephe
- Diphupar (Diphupar Village and Diphupar 'B')
- Ikishe
- Khopanala
- Khriezephe
- Kirha
- Mürise
- Naga United
- Seithekema (Seitheke 'A', Seitheke 'B', Seitheke 'C' and Seitheke Old)
- Seluophe
- Shokhüvi
- Singrijan
- Sodzülhou
- Sovima
- Tenyiphe-I
- Tenyiphe-II
- Thilixü
- Toulazouma
- Tsithrongse
- Unity
- Urra
- Vidima
- Virazouma
- 5th Mile Model
- 7th Mile Model
- 7th Mile Village
- Tir
Medziphema Sub-division
- Bungsang
- Khaibung
- Medziphema (Medziphema Town, Medziphema Village and New Medziphema)
- Molvom
- Piphema
- Pherima
- Rüzaphema
- Sirhima
- Sochünoma
- Thekrejüma
- Tsüüma
Dhansiripar Sub-division
- Dhansiripar
Demographics
editAccording to the 2011 census of India the then Chümoukedima circle of Dimapur District had a population of 125,400.
Economy
editThe Agro & Food Processing Special Economic Zone (AFSEZ) is one of the few exclusive Agro Food Products SEZ in India. It is developed by state-run Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation Limited.[11][12]
Attractions
editChümoukedima District is home to the Nagaland Zoological Park, which is a 176-hectare (430-acre) zoo established in 2008.[13][14]
Diezephe Craft Village is a craft village supervised by the Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited. The aim of the craft village is to promote the rich arts, handloom and handicrafts of the state. Rare craftsmanship, wood and bamboo craft can be seen at Diezephe.
North East Zone Cultural Centre is one of the several regional cultural centres established by the Government of India to preserve and promote traditional cultural heritage of North East India.
Parks and resorts
editEducation
editColleges
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Universities
editHealthcare
editThe Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (Referral Hospital) is located at 4th Mile, Chümoukedima District.
Festivals
editThere are several festivals held in Chümoukedima District.
- Musik-A Festival
- Niathu Group Sports Festival
Sports
editThe Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium is located in Sovima.
Transportation
editAir
editThe Dimapur Airport located at 3rd Mile about 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) from the district headquarters at Chümoukedima.
Rail
editChümoukedima District is served by the Shokhüvi railway station located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) south-west from Chümoukedima. The Dimapur Railway Station is located 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north from the city centre at Chümoukedima.
Road
editThe National Highway 2 (NH2) & National Highway 129A (NH129A) and also the Asian Highway 1 (AH1) & Asian Highway 2 (AH2) passes through the district.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chümoukedima, Longleng bid farewell to outgoing DCs". Nagaland Post. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ total area of the 2 circles.
- ^ total population of the 2 circles.
- ^ "No bifurcation of Chümoukedima district, CCCPO request State govt". The Morung Express. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Shifting of Dmr DC office faces renewed opposition". The Morung Express. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Total 'shutter down' in Dimapur on September 30". Eastern Mirror. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "CSOs mass citizen's rally reminds Nagaland govt on relocation of Dimapur DC office". South Asia Views. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Nagaland government revokes Order to shift Dimapur DC office". The Hindu. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Nagaland creates 3 more districts". The Assam Tribune. December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Govt notifies jurisdiction for three new districts". The Morung Express. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (NIDC)". Department of Industries & Commerce : Nagaland.
- ^ "Special Economic Zones". www.pib.gov.in.
- ^ "Nagaland Zoological Park". Tour My India. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Nagaland Zoological Park - The emerging biodiversity hotspot in North-East region". Zee News. March 27, 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
External links
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Media related to Chümoukedima district at Wikimedia Commons
Nagaland/Chümoukedima District travel guide from Wikivoyage
