Dimapur district General information
A large area of the District is in the plains with an average elevation of 260 m above sea level excepting the Medziphema sub-division and a few villages of Niuland sub-division, which are located in the foothills. The total area of Dimapur is 927 Sq. Km(Source-Deptt. of Land Record & Survey). The district is bounded by Kohima District on the south and east; the Karbi Anglong and the DAB ( Disputed Area Belt ) stretch of Golaghat District of Assam, in the west and the north
25º 54’ 45” N Latitude 93º 44’ 30” E Longitude.
Climate
Dimapur Climate is hot and humid in the plains during summer ( reaching a maximum of 36ºC , with humidity upto 93% ) while the winter months are cool and pleasant.The average annual rainfall is 1504.7 mm
Population
The District has a heterogeneous population with the majority comprising Naga tribes from all over Nagaland. The total population of the district is estimated at 3,08,382.
Administration
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) at Dimapur heads the District.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Headquarters at Niuland
Sub-Divisional Officer SDO (C) Headquarters at Medziphema, Kuhuboto and Dhansiripar.
Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Headquarters at Nihokhu,
Education
The district has
Schools : 11 Government High Schools and a host of private Institutions including Delhi Public School, which has open recently.. The Sports Authority of India
Colleges : Dimapur Government College, Patkai Christian College; Public College of Commerce, S.D.Jain College, Pranabananda Women’s’ College, Salt Christian College are a few among the 18 different Colleges in Dimapur. Hostel accommodation is also available in few Colleges.
Vocational Centres : Women’s’ Industrial Training Institute (WITI) run by the Deptt.of Employment, besides many private IT institutions imparting vocational / skilled training.
Health
Rural : There are 27 health units under SDMO, Dimapur cover the entire rural population in the district.
Urban : Dimapur Civil Hospital under Medical Superintendent Town Dispensary Duncan Sub-Center Nagarjan S/C NAP Hospital, Chumukedima Railway Hospital, Dimapur Military Hospital, Rangapahar 500 bedded Referral Hospital, Dimapur - under construction; along with numerous private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics and specialized Diagnostic Centres offer Medical facilities in the urban areas. The Urban Malaria Scheme under the aegis of the NMEP offer facilities to all the public and to OPD and in-patients at the Civil Hospital, Dimapur, for Parasitological examination & treatment.
Tourist Place
Chumukedima
It is situated at a distance of about 14 Km from Dimapur on NH 39. Chumukedima served as the first headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam State during the time of British rule in early period of the 19th centure. The Department of Tourism is constructing a Tourist Village on top of a hill. From this spot one can capture a view of the whole of Dimapur and other parts of Karbi-Anlong of Assam. The Tourist Village is at a distance of 8 Km from the National Highway. One can also come across few waterfalls located in this area which are under exploration and assessment for easy access.
Ruzaphema
Just 5 km away, on the Dimapur-Kohima road is Ruzaphema, a place ideally suited for leisure and recreation with its colorful bazaars and a plethora of tribal handicrafts that are exclusive in their style, and unusually beautiful in their own way.
Intangki Wildlife SanctuaryTriple Falls
As the name suggests, the fall in Seithekima village of Dimapur district is a three tier waterfall. It is beautiful destination for the trekkers.
Governor's Camp
43 km from Dimapur is the Governor's Camp in the foothill, by the Doyang river. It is lovely spot for picnickers, rafters, anglers and campers.
Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary lies about 37 Km away from Dimapur. The Sanctuary is under the preservation of the Forest Wildlife Department. It is home to various animals including some rare species of birds.
Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts
While in Nagaland, one should not forget to visit the centre were you can buy the beautifully woven Naga Shawls and Handicraft items.
Some Important Destinations near to Dimapur
Kohima, the capital of Nagaland is about 74 km from Dimapur. Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam and a major city of north east India is about 292 km from Dimapur. Imphal, the capital of Manipur is around 216 km from Dimapur.