Chümoukedima

This article is about the municipality in Nagaland. For other uses, see Chümoukedima (disambiguation).

City and municipality in Northeast India, India

Chümoukedima

City and municipality

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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
• Chairman| Thejavizo Nakhro
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

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[edit]

During the British era from 1866 to 1875, Chümoukedima served as the first headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province.

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

## Economy[edit]

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[edit]

### Parks[edit]

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[edit]

Chümoukedima is home to Nagaland's first satellite television network: Hornbill TV.

## Transportation[edit]

### Air[edit]

Chümoukedima is served by the Dimapur Airport located 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north from the city centre.

### Road[edit]

#### Highways passing through Chümoukedima[edit]

* Asian Highway 1 : Tokyo – Chümoukedima – Istanbul
* Asian Highway 2 : Denpasar – Chümoukedima - Khosravi
* NH 29 : Dabaka (Assam) – Chümoukedima – Jessami (Manipur)

### Rail[edit]

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[edit]

### Universities and Colleges[edit]

* ICFAI University
* St. Joseph University
* Mount Mary College
* National Institute of Technology
* Patkai Christian College
* Tetso College

### Schools[edit]

* North Town Higher Secondary School
* St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
* Charis High Academy
* Godwin Higher Secondary School
* Mount Mary Higher Secondary School

## Notable residents[edit]

### Politics[edit]

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

### Sport[edit]

* Chekrovolü Swüro, Sportsperson

## See also[edit]

* Geography portal
* Asia portal
* India portal

* Dimapur

## References[edit]

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.

## External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chümoukedima.

* Chümoukedima travel guide from Wikivoyage

### Official sites[edit]

* Official website

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Northeast India

States|

* Arunachal Pradesh
* Assam
* Manipur
* Meghalaya
* Mizoram
* Nagaland
* Sikkim
* Tripura

Cities|

* Agartala
* Aizawl
* Dispur
* Dimapur
* Gangtok
* Guwahati
* Imphal
* Itanagar
* Kohima
* Shillong
* Silchar

Legislative Assemblies|

* Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
* Assam Legislative Assembly
* Manipur Legislative Assembly
* Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
* Mizoram Legislative Assembly
* Nagaland Legislative Assembly
* Sikkim Legislative Assembly
* Tripura Legislative Assembly

Protected Areas|

* Kaziranga National Park
* Namdapha National Park
* Orang National Park
* Manas National Park
* Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
* Nameri National Park
* Balphakram National Park
* Nokrek National Park
* Mouling National Park
* Keibul Lamjao National Park
* Sirohi National Park
* Murlen National Park
* Ntangki National Park
* Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
* Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary
* Gorumara National Park
* Singalila National Park
* Neora Valley National Park
* Jaldapara National Park

Mountains|

* Kangchenjunga
* Naga Hills
* Patkai Hills
* Khasi Hills
* Lushai Hills
* Assam Himalaya
* Garo Hills
* Jongsong Peak
* Gimmigela Chuli
* Kabru
* Kirat Chuli
* Mount Pandim
* Paohanli Peak
* Pauhunri
* Siniolchu

Lakes|

* Khecheopalri Lake
* Gurudongmar Lake
* Lake Tsongmo
* Loktak Lake
* Chandubi Lake
* Dipor Bil
* Son Beel
* Rudrasagar Lake
* Bijoy sagar

Monasteries|

* Pemayangtse Monastery
* Tawang Monastery
* Zang Dhok Palri Phodang
* Rumtek Monastery
* Enchey Monastery
* Tashiding Monastery
* Dubdi Monastery
* Ralang Monastery

Others|

* Seven Sister States
* Tourism in North East India
* Tourism in Assam
* Tourism in Mizoram
* Border disputes

Authority control databases |

* VIAF

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