Kiphire District

Population: 74,033 (2011)

State: Nagaland

Language: Nagamese

Headquarters: Kiphire

 

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

 

Kiphire District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012