Date of formation: On 24th January 2004, Kiphire District was carved out of Tuensang District.
Area: 1255 square kilometers
Density of population: 66 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 71.10 % - Male: 76.54 %, Female: 65.44 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000: 961
Boundaries of Kiphire District
North: Tuensang District, Nagaland
South: Phek District, Nagaland
East: Myanmar
West: Zunheboto District, Nagaland
Kiphire District Average Rainfall: 750 mm
Kiphire District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 37 deg C
Kiphire District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 2.7 deg C
KIPHIRE DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Zungki, Tizu, Likhimro, Saramati, Tsungaki
Major Cities: Seyochung, Sitimi, Pungro, Kiphire
Kiphire District Nearby Attractions
1. Saramati Peak
2. Stone Café in Khongjiri
3. Mimi
4. Salomi
5. Pokphur
6. Longpotrok
7. Fakim Wild Life Sanctuary
8. Kisatong
Kiphire District Facts: This is the second least populous district of Nagaland next to Longleng. Saramati Peak is the highest peak in Nagaland.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, millet, barley, potato, soybean, apple, orange, mango, guava, banana, ginger, colocassia
Fauna: Tragopan, hill peacock, kayak, tiger, bears, hornbill, bees, mithuns
What is Kiphire District Famous For: Trekking expeditions and mining
People of Kiphire District: Sangtam, Yimchungrii, Siimi
Festivals: Metemnio, Mongmong, Tuluni, Ahuna
Languages: Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchunger, Tikhir, English, Nagamese, Hindi
Natural Resources: Nickel, cobalt, chromites, magnetite, brine
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012