Chümoukedima
Chümoukedima formally spelled Chumukedima,[2] is a municipality in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland after Dimapur and Kohima. Chümoukedima was designated as the first headquarters of then Naga Hills District of Assam Province, British India from 1866 until the administrative office moved to Wokha in 1875 and then to Kohima in 1879.
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City and municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 25.7916°N 93.7818°E | |
| Country | India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Chümoukedima District |
| Wards | 11 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Chümoukedima Town Council |
| • Chairman | Thejavizo Nakhro |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 43,516[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 797103 |
| Vehicle registration | NL |
| Website | ctc |
History
It served as the first headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province during the time of British rule in early 19th century. The town was also called Nechu Guard and also as Samaguting during World War II.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Chümoukedima had a population of 43,516.
Geography
It is located in the foothills of Naga Hills. The Tourist Village on the top of a hill projects a bird's eye view of the whole of Chümoukedima District, Dimapur District and other parts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam. Waterfalls are also located in this area.
Economy
Chümoukedima is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Nagaland.[3] In fact, it forms part of the Chümoukedima–Dimapur urban area, which is the largest and the fastest-growing urban hub of Nagaland. The town's population has grown by nearly five times in the last two decades.
Culture
Parks
Appu Park is a park located inside Chümoukedima Police Complex. The Nagaland Zoological Park, Green Park, Aqua Mellow Park, Agri Expo site Niathu Resort and Noune Resort are all located in the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area.
Media
Chümoukedima is home to Nagaland's first satellite television network: Hornbill TV.
Transportation
Air
Chümoukedima is served by the Dimapur Airport located 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north from the city centre.
Highways passing through Chümoukedima
Asian Highway 1 : Tokyo – Chümoukedima – Istanbul
Asian Highway 2 : Denpasar – Chümoukedima - Khosravi
NH 29 : Dabaka (Assam) – Chümoukedima – Jessami (Manipur)
Rail
Chümoukedima is connected with the Chümoukedima Shokhuvi Railway Station located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) south-west from the city center. The Dimapur Railway Station is located 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north from Chümoukedima.
Education
Schools
- North Town Higher Secondary School
- St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
- Charis High Academy
- Godwin Higher Secondary School
Notable residents
- S. C. Jamir, Politician
- Neiphiu Rio, Politician
- Zhaleo Rio, Politician
- Chekrovolü Swüro, Sportsperson
See also
References
- "Census of India 2011 – Chumukedima data". www.censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- "CVC notifies on usage of nomenclature". Nagaland Post. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- "Chümoukedima emerging one of the fastest developing towns in Nagaland". The Morung Express. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
External links
Chümoukedima travel guide from Wikivoyage
