Mon District

Population: 250,671 (2011)

State: Nagaland

Language: Nagamese

Headquarters: Mon

 

Area: 1786 square kilometers

Density of population: 140 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 56.60 % - Male: 60.38 %, Female: 52.39 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:898

 

Boundaries of Mon District

 

North: Sivasagar District, Assam

South: Tuensang District, Nagaland and Myanmar

East: Myanmar

West: Tuensang District and Mokokchung District, Nagaland

 

Mon District Average Rainfall: 2500 mm

Mon District Average Temperature: 24.4 deg C

Mon District Average Relative Humidity: 76%

 

MON DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Dikhu, Tizit, Tehok, Tekang, Tapi, Kaimang, Yityong, Telangsao

Blocks: Mon, Chen, Wakching, Tizit, Tobu, Phomching

 

Mon District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Shangnyu Village

2. Chui Village

3. Longwa Village

4. Veda Peak

5. Naganimora

6. Chiknyuho

7. Shawot

8. Ngupdang

9. Longwa

10. Angphang

11. Monyakshu

12. Pessao

13. Changlangshu

 

Mon District Facts: It is one of the three districts in Nagaland that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. Shawot is the highest peak here. Many remains of Second World War found here.           

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, pulses and crops cultivated by Jhuming.

 

Major Industrial Products: Wood carvings, guns, gun powders, brushes, shawls, ornaments

 

Other Industries: Weaving, bamboo works, basket making

 

What is Mon District Famous For: Wood Carving

 

People of Mon District: Konyaks, Thendu, Thentho, Anghs

 

Mon District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012