Chümoukedima

Chümoukedima
Chümoukedima
City and municipality
	From Top:; Chümoukedima DC Office Complex;; Tetso College
	Nickname: Land of Opportunities
	Chümoukedima Location in Nagaland, India Chümoukedima Chümoukedima (India) Chümoukedima Chümoukedima (Asia) Chümoukedima Chümoukedima (Earth)
	Coordinates: 25°47′30″N 93°46′54″E / 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
• Chairperson	Lhousito Khro (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party)
• Deputy Chairperson	Moala Ao (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party)
Elevation	190 m (620 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	43,516
Languages
• Official	English
• Major languages	Angami; Ao; Chakhesang; Lotha; Nagamese; Sümi;
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	797103
Vehicle registration	NL-07
Website	chumoukedima.nic.in

Chümoukedima (/ˈtʃmʊkɛdimə/), formerly spelled Chumukedima,^[2] is a municipality in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is situated on the left bank of the Chathe and with its surrounding area that includes several other towns and villages, the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area is the largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland in terms of area and third largest in terms of population, after Dimapur and Kohima.

Chümoukedima is the only municipality of the district of the same name. 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.

History

During the British era from 1866 to 1875, Chümoukedima served as the first headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province, when it was known as Samaguting, and coming to prominence during the 1944 Japanese offensive into Manipur and the Naga Hills during the South-East Asian theatre of World War II.

On 2 December 1997, the Government of Nagaland declared the erstwhile-Dimapur Sub-Division of Kohima District as a full-fledged District with Chümoukedima as its district headquarter.^[3] Construction of a new Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex at Chümoukedima soon began 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 to shift the district headquarters to Chümoukedima.^[4] On 18 December 2021, the Government of Nagaland in response split the Dimapur District into three separate districts—Chümoukedima, the existing Dimapur and Niuland.^[5]

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.

Wards

The city has 11 administrative wards:^[6]

Chaara Ward
Chatherü-I Ward
Chatherü-II Ward
Chühotsa Ward
Dzüde-I Ward
Dzüde-II Ward
Khadeirü Ward
Pheluo Ward
Phetso Ward
Radeitsa Ward
Seiurüzha Ward

Demographics

As of 2011^[update] India census, Chümoukedima had a population of 43,516.

Economy

Chümoukedima is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Nagaland.^[7] 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.

Road

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 Shokhüvi 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

Universities and Colleges

Schools

North Town Higher Secondary School
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima
DMI St.Joseph Global School, Chumoukedima
Charis High Academy
Godwin Higher Secondary School
Mount Mary Higher Secondary School

Notable residents

Politics

S. C. Jamir, Politician
Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Politician
Neiphiu Rio, Politician
Zhaleo Rio, Politician

Sport

Chekrovolü Swüro, Sportsperson

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. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
^ "No bifurcation of Chümoukedima district, CCCPO request State govt". The Morung Express. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
^ "Shifting of Dmr DC office faces renewed opposition". The Morung Express. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
^ "Nagaland creates 3 more districts". The Assam Tribune. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
^ "List of Ward". ctc.nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
^ "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

Official sites

Official website

[1] "Census of India 2011 – Chumukedima data". www.censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

[2] "CVC notifies on usage of nomenclature". Nagaland Post. 15 November 2018. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.

[3] "No bifurcation of Chümoukedima district, CCCPO request State govt". The Morung Express. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.

[4] "Shifting of Dmr DC office faces renewed opposition". The Morung Express. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.

[5] "Nagaland creates 3 more districts". The Assam Tribune. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.

[6] "List of Ward". ctc.nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 10 December 2022.

[7] "Chümoukedima emerging one of the fastest developing towns in Nagaland". The Morung Express. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.

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Chümoukedima
City and municipality
From Top: Chümoukedima DC Office Complex; Tetso College
Nickname: Land of Opportunities

Chümoukedima Location in Nagaland, India Show map of Nagaland Chümoukedima Chümoukedima (India) Show map of India Chümoukedima Chümoukedima (Asia) Show map of Asia Chümoukedima Chümoukedima (Earth) Show map of Earth
Coordinates: 25°47′30″N 93°46′54″E / 25.7916°N 93.7818°E / 25.7916; 93.7818
Country	India
Region	Northeast India
State	Nagaland
District	Chümoukedima District
Wards	11
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Body	Chümoukedima Town Council
• Chairperson	Lhousito Khro (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party)
• Deputy Chairperson	Moala Ao (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party)
Elevation	190 m (620 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	43,516^[1]
Languages
• Official	English
• Major languages	Angami Ao Chakhesang Lotha Nagamese Sümi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	797103
Vehicle registration	NL-07
Website	chumoukedima.nic.in