Dimapur District

Population: 379,769 (2011)

State: Nagaland

Language: Nagamese, English

Headquarters: Chumukedima

 

Date of formation: In December 1997, Dimapur District was carved out of Kohima District.

Area: 927 square kilometers

Density of population: 410 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 85.44 % - Male: 88.07 %, Female: 82.54 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000: 916

 

Boundaries of Dimapur District

 

North and West: Karbi Anglong District and Golaghat District, Assam

South and East: Kohima District, Nagaland

West: Karbi Anglong District, Assam

 

Dimapur District Average Rainfall: 1504.7 mm

Dimapur District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 36 deg C

Dimapur District Average Temperature in Winter: 17 deg C

Relative Humidity: 93%

 

DIMAPUR DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: River Dimasa, River Dhansiri, River Diphy, Chathe, Zubza

Divisions: Nuiland, Medziphima, Kuhuboto, Dhansririphar

Assembly Constituencies: Dimapur I, Dimapur II, Dimapur III, Ghaspani I, Ghaspani II

 

Dimapur District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary

2. Ruins of Kachari Kingdom

3. Diezephe Craft Village

 

Dimapur District Facts: This is the most populous district of Dimapur. The only railway station at Nagaland is situated at Dimapur.  

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, jowar, wheat, pulses, pea, beans, grams

 

Educational Institutions: Patkai Christian College, Dimapur Government College, Public College of Commerce, S. D. Jain College, Pranabananda Women’s College, Salt Christian College, Tetso College, Holy Cross School, Patkai School, Pranab Vidyapith, Government High School, M.G.M. Higher Secondary School

 

What is Dimapur District Famous For: Handicrafts

 

Dimapur District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012

 

Places in Dimapur District