Mangkolemba is a town and sub-division of Mokokchung District in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is also the largest sub-division under the state of Nagaland. The area of this sub-division is 817 km². Coal is found in many places of this area. It covers three ranges, namely, Jangpetkong, Japukong and Tzürangkong (covering about 50 villages).

Mangkolemba Sub-division
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Coordinates: 26°30′N 94°26′E / 26.500°N 94.433°E / 26.500; 94.433
CountryIndia
StateNagaland
SeatMokokchung
Government
Area
 • Total
845 km2 (326 sq mi)
 • Land817 km2 (315 sq mi)
 • Water28 km2 (11 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 • Total
42,000
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-NL-MK

Mangkolemba Subdivision Administrative Units

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1 Mangkolemba Subdivision (ADC Hq)
2 Alongkima Circle (EAC Hq)
3 Longchem Circle (EAC Hq)
4 Merangmen Circle (EAC Hq)
5 Tsurangkong Border Division (BM Hq)

Because of its large size and lack of development there has been a demand for the separate district of Mangkolemba.

Mangkolemba Town

Bounded by rivers and mountains, Mangkolemba town covers an area of about 2 km². The valley is noted for its rice production.[1] Mangkolemba town has a population of about 6000 people and it has about 1300 households. The town is the sub-divisional Headquarters of the three ranges and the administrative units.

References

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  1. ^ Coupe, Alexander Robertson (2007). A Grammar of Mongsen Ao. Walter de Gruyter. p. 8. ISBN 978-3-11-019088-5.