NAGALAND GK

NAGALAND HISTORY
1. The Nagas belong to the: Mongolian Race { Mongol is a Greek word meaning ‘Brave’}
2. There are 15 Naga tribes found in Nagaland viz. Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak,
Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sema, Yimkhiung, Zeliang & Rongmei
3. The 4 Indigenous Scheduled Tribes living in Nagaland are: Kuki, Kachari, Garo, Gorkhas
4. As early as 150 A.D. Claudius Ptolemy, the Greek Scholar in his book ‘Geographia’ referred to Nagas as
‘Nagaloi’ which means ‘the realm of the naked’
5. Sanskrit word ‘Nanga’ means ‘Naked’
6. Burmese word ‘Naka’ means ‘Pierced Ears’
7. On the basis of physical traits and cultural characteristics, the Nagas have been classified racially as
‘Indonesian type’
8. One factor which affected the migration within Asia was the expansion of Chinese ‘Han’ people pushing
southward as population grew in the cradle area of the yellow river
9. From oral sources such as folklore legends and traditions, many Naga tribes trace their origin back to
Khezhakenoma in Nagaland and Maikhel in Manipur
10. The Aos have the legend that they originated from 6 stones which were shaped in the form of the male
and female human reproductive organs. These stones were from Chungliyimti, a village in Sangtam region
11. In 13th Century A.D. (1228) the Ahoms led by Chief Sukhapa entered Assam via Naga Hills. In the 15th
century Naga Chief Khumbao visited the Ahom Kingdom. The Ahom King presented one of his queens to
the Naga Chief who took her to the Naga Hills. In time a son named Kan Seng was born to them. Khumbao
sent his son and Ahom wife back to Ahom Kingdom. To accommodate him in the royal family, Ahom King
created a new post- a third minister in the palace known as ‘Bapitra Gohain’, Kan Seng became the first
Bapitra Gohain. Another Ahom ruler Prince Gadapani came to the Naga Hills to take refuge. While living in
Naga Hills, he married the daughter of a Naga Chief called Watlong and also another girl named
Changtongyala. It was recorded that when the Mughals invaded the Ahoms, Nagas joined the Ahoms to
fight against them
12. Kataki: It is a special market for the Nagas where both diplomacy and business were carried out.
13. Naga Ali: Ahoms constructed a road called Naga Ali (Naga Road). The purpose of the road was to have an
easy access to trade as well as to provide a route into the Naga Hills in times of raids from their enemies in
the west.
14. Treaty of Yandaboo 1826: When Burmese ruled Assam from 1816-1824, many Ahoms ran away from the
clutches of the Burmese army and took shelter in Naga Hills. The Nagas gave them shelter and protection
until the Burmese were defeated by the British in the Anglo-Burmese war 1825. The Treaty of Yandaboo
1826 was signed under the Governor Generalship of Lord Amherst. By this treaty the Burmese withdrew
from Assam. The Ahom Kingdom came under the rule of the British and gradually Naga Hills was
conquered. It paved the way for the British colonization over the Naga Hills
(British Colonization of Naga Hills)
15. In 1832, Captain Francis Jenkins & R.B Pemberton were the first two British to travel through the Naga
Hills (Angami Territory) with a party of 700 soldiers and 800 coolies, they came in search of route between
Assam and Manipur
16. Period of Military Expedition: Mr. Grange led the first British expedition into Naga Hills in 1839. Again in
1840, Mr. Grange led a 2nd Expedition into Naga Hills. To put an end to Nagas raid on British territories in
Assam, British recorded 10 military expedition from 1839-1850.

(Evolution from Naga Hills to Nagaland)

17. In 1866, the British established an administrative post at Samaguting (Chumukedima) explicit goal of
ending inter-tribal warfare and tribal raids on property and personnel. Before 1866, the Naga territories
were administered from Asaloo, the then headquarter of Nowgong Sub-division in Assam. In 1866, the
Naga Hills District was formed under the Bengal Presidency and later on it continued to remain a district in
Assam. In the meantime, the British Survey party continued to harass the Lothas in order to conquer their
land. The Lothas resisted bravely and in one encounter they killed John Butler, the leader of the British
Survey Party. In order to avenge his death and subdue the Lothas, the British shifted their headquarters
from Samaguting to Wokha in December 1875. In the meantime, Inner Line Permit (ILP) was issued to
Naga Hills in 1873. {ILP is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward
travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. ILP is an offshoot of the Bengal
Eastern Frontier Regulations 1873. Dimapur is the only district in the state which does not require an ILP}
18. 1877- The Mezoma Battle was fought between Nagas and the British troops led by Sir Carnegy
19. In 1878, the Headquarter of the district was transferred to Kohima with the objective of effectively
controlling and influencing the Naga Hills
20. During 1879, Political Officer Mr.G H Damant, determined to control the powerful village of Khonoma,
marched towards Khonoma with his troops. He was shot dead along with 35 of his escorts
21. The last and final resistance of the Nagas to the British resulted in the Battle of Khonoma, November 22nd
1879 (which lasted over 4 months till 1880).
22. 1888: First Police Station was opened at Kohima, Naga Hills District Assam
23. 1890: Sub-division was established at Mokokchung with Mr.A.W. Davis as the Sub-Divisional Officer.
{Mokokchung D.C. Bungalow is the oldest DC Bungalow in Nagaland}

(Nagas in the 20th Century)

24. First half of the 20th Century was an age of Renaissance for the Nagas. They experienced great social and
political change. From centuries of isolation the Nagas woke up to face a world that was fast changing. For
the first time tribes produced University graduates, doctors, engineers, political thinkers etc. Western
ideas, religion, music and philosophies influenced the Naga world outlook which led to a new era. The
Nagas became more aware of their common ethnic identity, and they realized the importance to delink
themselves from tribalism and new sense of nationalism developed.

(Formation of the Naga Club)

25. In 1918, a group of Nagas who had just returned from France after the WW-I (1914-18), initiated to form a
Naga Club. The Naga Club was the first Pan Naga Organization for solving the Naga problems, especially
 that of political issues with British through talks. The members of Pan Naga Organization also consisted of
few educated Nagas, Government officials, Dobashis and Village headman. The Club had meetings where
social and political problems were discussed. The Naga Club presented a Memorandum to Simon
Commission which demanded that Nagas should not be included in the reformed scheme of the
government of India. As a result of this demand, the British Parliament decided to treat Naga Hills as an
‘Excluded Area’. By this agreement Nagas were excluded from the reforms of the Government of India Act
1935. In the same memorandum, the Naga Club also stated that, prior to the British, the Nagas had never
been subjugated by another people. Thus, if the British were to withdraw from India, the Nagas should be
left alone to chart their own political future and determine for themselves as in the ancient time. However,
the British ignored this demand which resulted in great political unrest when they withdrew from the Naga
Hills after ceding the area to India.

(Battle of Kohima)
26. March 6th 1944 Japanese U-Go operation commenced from northern Burma. In early 1944, two divisions
of the 15th Imperial Japanese Army i.e., 33rd and 31st Division led the attack. 33rd Division marched into
India through Manipur. 31st Division trekked through the jungles of Kohima and set up camps in the
Eastern Angami (now Chakhesang) and the Southern Angami (Molhe Pass) region. On the 4 th April 1944,
the first contact between the Allied troops and Japanese Army took place at Aradura, Kohima (Now
Cathedral Area). By 5th April 1944, Kohima was surrounded by Japanese forces. Kohima at that time was
defended by Assam regiment and the Royal West Kent and units of 161 Brigade. The Japanese Army
numbering more than 10,000 men encircled Kohima and established post in Kohima village, Treasury Hill
(now D.C’s Office). The Allied troops were slowly pushed towards Garrison Hill (present Raj Bhavan).
Fierce battle was fought around DC Bungalow (now Kohima War Cemetery) and Tennis Court Area. Allied
forces numbered less than 1000 were surrounded from all sides on the Garrison Hills (Raj Bhavan). There
was shortage of ammunition and food supply, as the only road from Dimapur to Kohima was cut off by
Japanese just outside Zubza. Many non-combatants (clerks, drivers and cooks) had to take up rifle to
defend themselves. They could withhold the heavily numbered enemy forces for 13 days. The Allied
Commanders in the meanwhile, ordered the 2nd Division of British Army to advance to Kohima from
Dimapur. They finally reached Kohima on 18th April 1944 bringing much relief to the Allied forces, who
were on the verge of being defeated by Japanese Army. 2nd Division drove the Japanese forces to retreat
back to Burma and reopened the road to Imphal.
27. Casualties: There are 1420 graves of Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews that lies buried in the Kohima
War cemetery. Cremation memorials commemorate the names of 917 Hindu and Sikh soldiers cremated
according to their faith. There are 2 Victoria Cross Holders, the highest decoration of the British army
buried in the Kohima War Cemetery. At the bottom of the Kohima War cemetery is the memorial of the 2 nd
Division with names of soldiers and an Epitaph written on it “When you go home, tell them of us and say,
for your tomorrow we gave our today” (authored by John Maxwell Edmonds). The cemetery also
contains a memorial to the 2nd Battalion, the Dorsetshire regiment and number of other regimental
memorials
28. The Kohima War Cemetery is maintained by Common Wealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). 1274
casualties were identified.
 (Establishment of NHDTC and origin of NNC)
29. Sir Charles Pawsey, the last British administrator of Nagaland established an institution called Naga Hills
District Tribal Council (NHDTC) in 1945. However this tribal council did not last long. In a Conference of
representation of the tribes held at Wokha in February 1946 its name was changed into Naga National
Council (NNC). Thus NNC came into being in 1946 with Shri. T. Aliba Ao as its first President and T.Sakhrie
as Secretary. Ultimately NNC emerged as the only political organization in Nagaland. Although its original
aim was to foster the welfare and social aspiration of the Nagas, it gradually extended its activities to
politics. In June 1947, NNC submitted a 9 Point Agreement to Shri. Akbar Hydari, Governor of Assam. The
tribes represented at discussions on the 26th, 27th and 28th June 1947 were the Western Angamis, Eastern
Angamis, Kukis, Kacha Nagas(Mzemi), Rengmas, Semas, Lothas, Aos, Sangtams and Changs.
30. In 19th July 1947, NNC met Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi (Bhangi Colony)
31. 14th August 1947 Nagas declared Independence
32. 1950- A Z Phizo was elected as the President of NNC
33. On 16th May 1951, NNC under the leadership of A Z Phizo conducted a voluntary plebiscite on the issue of
Naga Independence in which 99.9% voted in favor of sovereign Independent Naga Nation.
34. On March 30th 1953, Prime Minister Pt.Nehru and Prime Minister of Burma Shri.U.Nu visited NHTD
35. 1955, Union government Army to restore order in Naga Hills
36. 1956, Naga Federal Government (FGN) was formed by NNC with separate Naga Army.
37. On 22nd March 1956, Naga National Flag was hoisted for the first time on Naga Republic Day.
38. Undeclared War (AFSPA 1958): During 1950’s and 1960’s Nagaland passed through a region of terror
when an undeclared war was waged between Indian Army and Naga Army. Grouping of Naga villagers by
Indian Army (1957-1958). As a result, innocent villagers suffered the most. As a conflict became more
severe Naga Army went underground.

(Origin of NPC and creation of Nagaland State)

39. Naga People Convention (NPC) was formed in the year 1957
40. The primary objective of NPC was to bring an end to this war and bloodshed and to search for a solution to
the political problems of the Nagas through negotiations with government of India.
41. The 1st NPC was held from 22nd to 26th August 1957 at Kohima Town under the President ship of
Dr.Imkongliba Ao. The 1st NPC decided to constitute an administrative unit to be named as Naga Hill
Tuensang Area (NHTA). As a result of that, in December 1957 Tuensang division which was earlier a part of
North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was separated from it and added to the then Naga Hills to form a new
administrative unit known as Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA) and in 1st December 1957 NHTA came into
being. It was divided into 3 districts viz. Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang
42. NHTA became a Union Territory directly administered by the Central Government with large degree of
autonomy.
43. 2nd NPC was held at Ungma village under Mokokchung district from 21-23 May 1958
44. 3rd NPC was also held at Mokokchung town from 22-26 October 1959.
45. Resolutions passed under 3rd NPC were:
 The 16 Point Agreement was passed in this convention
 Proposal for the formation of separate state to be known as Nagaland
 Formation of Interim body for three years before the formation of Nagaland
 Nagaland to be under the Ministry of External Affairs

(The Coming of Christianity)

46. Rev. Nathan Brown, Rev. Miles Bronson and Rev. O.T. Cutter were the first Missionaries to
Assam
47. 1839, Rev. Miles Bronson was the first Missionary to the Nagas
48. Rev. E W Clark came to Naga Hills in 1872 and served till 1886. He was the first missionary to
the Ao Nagas. He and Godulla, an Assamese Christian taught the first Nagas how to read and
write
49. In 1876, first Baptist Mission in Naga Hills at Molungyimsen (Ao) village was started by Rev. EW
Clark
50. The first primary English medium school in Naga Hills was started by Mrs. Mary Mead Clark in
Molungyimsen village (Mokokchung) in 1878. It was originally intended only for women
51. In 1894, Rev. EW Clark started his American Baptist Mission Society at Impur
52. 1885- Rev. D E Witter was sent to Wokha. He was the first missionary to the Lotha Nagas
53. After the Battle of Khonoma, Rev. C D King was deputed to Kohima. He was the first missionary
to the Angami Nagas.
54. Later on in 1886, Rev.S W Rivenberg took over the Angami Mission from him and also worked
among Rengmas, Zeliang, Kukis and the Sumis.

(Extras)
1. The State of Nagaland covers an area of about: 16,579 sq.km
2. Nagaland Peace Council was formed in 1972 with the significant effort of: Churches
3. Which river originates from Zunheboto district? Dikhu
4. Which river originates in the heart of Mokokchung? Milak
5. The northern tropical wet evergreen type of forests are found only in which district of Nagaland? Mon
6. Which dance is performed in praise of mankind and the earth? Changsang
7. Which dance literally means victory dance? Rukhyo Sharu
8. Who was the 2nd Governor of Nagaland State? B K Nehru
9. Which sanctuary is entirely maintained by the village community? Ghoshu Bird Sanctuary
10. Limestone of grey to whitish grey color is found at which district of Nagaland? Phek
11. Who is associated with the Scout Movement in Nagaland? Samuel Sekhose
12. In which year did Nagaland joined the North Eastern Council (NEC)? 1976
13. From which peak can one view both Chindwin and Brahmaputra rivers? Veda peak
14. The 16 Point Agreement was adopted in the year: 1960
15. When was the President’s Rule first imposed in Nagaland? March 22, 1975 to November 11, 1977
16. The main festival of the Pochury tribe is: Yemshe
 17. Who was the 3rd Chief Minister of Nagaland? Hokishe Sema
18. The 1st Naga Olympian was? Dr. T Ao
19. The last British administrator of Nagaland was: Sir Charles Pawsey
20. Gariphema village is a unique in? comprising of two tribes both Sumis and Angamis
21. The State of Nagaland was officially inaugurated by: Dr. S Radhakrishnan
22. The first Europeans to enter Naga Hills were: Jenkins and Pemberton
23. What is the %age of rural population in Nagaland? 71.03
24. Nagaland became a Union Territory in the year: 1957

NAGALAND POLITY
1. Road to Statehood: A brief History
 Nagaland was a district called Naga Hills within the State of Assam until 1957 when it was put under
central administration with the nomenclature of Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA)
 In July 1960, following discussion between the Prime Minister of India and the leaders of the Naga
People Convention, a 16 Point Agreement was arrived at whereby the Government of India
recognized the formation of Nagaland as a full-fledged state within the Union of India. Accordingly,
the territory was placed under the Nagaland Transitional Provisions Regulation, 1961 which provided
for an interim body.
 On 21st August 1962, Prime Minister Pt. Nehru introduced the state of Nagaland Bill as the 13 th
Constitutional Amendment Bill and it was passed by the Parliament as the 16 th state of the Indian
Union
 The state was officially inaugurated on 1st December 1963 by the then President of India Dr. S
Radhakrishnan with P.Shilu Ao as the first Chief Minister of Nagaland
 The interim body was dissolved on 30th November 1963 and the State of Nagaland was formally
inaugurated on 1st December 1963
 After elections in January 1964, the first Nagaland Legislative Assembly was constituted on 11 th
February 1964. As per the Section 11 of the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, the total number of seats in
the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was fixed at 60. However, for the period referred to in Article 371 A
of the Constitution, in the first ten years from the date of formation of the State, the total number of
seats in the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland was initially fixed at 46 of which 6 seats were reserved
for Tuensang district to be filled by persons chosen by members of the Tuensang Regional Council
from amongst themselves. With effect from 6th March 1969, the seats allotted to Tuensang district
were raised from 6 to 12 and the strength of the Legislative Assembly increased from 46 to 52. In the
1974 election, the people of Tuensang exercised for the first time their voting right of adult franchise
to elect 20 members from Tuensang district, and the strength of the Assembly was raised to its full
strength of 60 members. There are no nominated members in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and
all the 60 members are elected based on adult franchise
 The normal tenure of the House is 5 years unless sooner dissolved
2. ARTICLE 371 A
 Article 371 A is a special provision granted to the state of Nagaland as partial fulfillment of the 1960
agreement that later created the State in 1963. In this regard not only the customary law, social
practice and belief of the people of Nagaland but also the resources of the state remain safeguarded
from the intervention of the Union government and its various policies unless the State Assembly so
decides by resolution.
Part XXI of the Indian Constitution Article 371 A {Special provisions with respect to the State of
Nagaland} states that; not withstanding anything in this constitution; no Act of Parliament in respect
of:
I. Religious or social practices of the Nagas,
II. Naga customary law and procedure,
III. Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary
law,
IV. Ownership and transfer of land and its resources
Shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a
resolution so decides
3. NAGALAND VILLAGE COUNCIL ACT 1978
 The act provides that every village shall have a village council.
 Village means and includes an area recognized as such by the Government of Nagaland
 An area to be called a village shall fulfill the following conditions:
a) The land in the area belongs to the population of that area or given to them by the
Government of Nagaland if the land in question is government land or is given to them
by the lawful owner of the land.
b) The village is established according to the usage and customary practices of the
population of the area.
 Members of the Village Council (VC): VC shall consist of members chosen by villagers in
accordance with the prevailing customary practices and usages, the same being approved by
the Government. The heredity village Chief, GBs, and Anghs shall be the ex-officio members of
such council and shall have voting right.
 Qualifications: He should be a citizen of India. Has attained the age of 25 years
 Tenure: 5 years
 Election of Chairman and Secretary: the VC will elect the chairman of the council from amongst
its members. The approval of the State Government is not required for the village council
chairman chosen by the members under Section 7 (i) of Nagaland Council Act or replacement of
the village council chairman by a member of the village council. The VC may select and appoint
a Secretary who may or may not be a member of the council. However, he shall have no voting
rights if he is not a member of the Village Council.
 Conduct of Business: The VC shall meet once in every 3 months. The chairman may also
summon the meeting of the council at any time if the requisition is made by one-third of its
member.
 Powers and Duties of the Village Council:
 a) To formulate village development schemes supervising proper maintenance of water
supply, roads, power, forest, education, and other welfare activities.
b) Helping the various Government agencies in carrying out development works in the
village
c) Initiating development works on its own or on request by the government.
d) Authority to receive grant-in-aid, donations and subsidies from the government or other
agencies
e) Provide securities for repayment of the loan by any permanent resident of the village
from the Government bank or financial institutions. It can also forfeit the security of the
borrower on default.
f) Lend money to deserving permanent residents of the village
g) To enter into a loan agreement with government banks and financial institutions or
permanent residents of the village
h) To realize registration fees of each litigation within its jurisdiction
i) To raise funds for utility services within the village by passing a resolution subject to the
approval of the State Government.
j) Power to perform certain acts in the event of an epidemic.
 Village Development Board (VDB)
The Village Council shall constitute Village Development Board. All permanent residents shall be
members of VDB and all such members shall form the general body of VDB. This general body
of the VDB shall hold at least two general body meetings of the VDB during one financial year.
No Village Council Chairman or Head G.B or Village Administration head shall be permitted to
hold the post of VDB/Municipal Council Chairman.
 Nagaland Village Council (fourth amendment Act) 2009
The title of “Nagaland Village Council Act 1978” shall henceforth be changed and be called “the
Nagaland Village and Tribal Council Act 1978”
4. NAGALAND COMMUNITIZATION OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND SERVICES ACT 2002
5. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
 District Administration: The District Administration is headed at the Directorate level by
Commissioner Nagaland, whereas, the Administrative head is the Home Commissioner at the
Secretariat, presently held by an officer in the rank of Addl. Chief Secretary. On the one hand,
the office of the Commissioner Nagaland is responsible for the implementation of the policies
of the Government through its Deputy Commissioners in the districts, whereas all policy
decisions are taken at the Secretariat level, in this case, the Home Department.
At the Secretariat level, the Addl. Chief Secretary (Home) is assisted by a host of officers in
the ranks of Secretary, Addl. Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Under
Secretaries. Below this are the Secretariat staff from the rank of a Superintendent to that of an
LDA cum Computer Assistant and other grade IV staff.
 Office of the Commissioner Nagaland (District Administration): The General Administration
Branch (GAB) is responsible for looking after all administrative and financial sanctions of the
District Administration. A proposal for purchase or vehicle maintenance is first of all sent by the
 Districts to the Commissioner Nagaland, who in turn, as per the merit of the case, sends it to the
Home Department and in the Home Department, it is the GAB which processes the proposal and
as per norm ties up with the other departments such as Finance, Transport, P & AR etc., before
finally conveying the approval/disapproval of the Government as the case may be.
a) Deputy Commissioner: The Deputy Commissioner Head the district administration at the district
level and report directly to Commissioner Nagaland. All other administrative officers come under
their respective Deputy Commissioners. They also head the district in all spheres. The duties
assigned to a Deputy Commissioner are mainly to maintain law & order in the district, ensure
that all development projects in the district as per the guidelines laid down by the Government/
implementing agencies, ensures smooth coordination between various departments including
Police and Security Forces such as Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF etc. in the district. They head several
various committees and bodies, some of which are District Rural Development Agency (under
RD), District Mission Authority (DMA under SSA), District Level National Rural Health Mission,
District Sports Council, Vice Chairman of District Planning and Development Board etc. Under
the Financial and Cognate Rules 1964, Deputy Commissioners are empowered to appoint to
various posts under their jurisdictions at the Grade-III and Grade-IV levels. The DC is the
chairman of the District Security Co-ordination Committee/District Collector/District Magistrate.
He is also the Session Judge in matters of Criminals case where he can award the Death Penalty
to Culprits. As per the Police manual, the DC is the Head of Police Administration in the District.
b) Additional Deputy Commissioner of a Sub-Division: The ADC of a sub-division is the overall
authority of the sub-division in administrative matters. Depending on the size and structure of
the sub-divisions, there may be one or more SDO (C) sub-divisions and/or one or more EAC
Circles under the ADC headed by SDO (C) or EAC as the case maybe. Powers and duties are
similar, though on a smaller scale, like that of a DC of a district.
c) Sub-Divisional Officers of a Sub-division: In short, known as SDO (Civil), these posts are usually
mended by officers of Civil Services at the level of Higher Junior Grade officers of the NCS or
Junior Grade officers of the IAS, i.e., in the rank of an Under-Secretary at the Civil Secretariat.
SDO (C) is responsible for maintaining law and order in their sub-divisions, ensuring that
developmental activities are implemented as per the guidelines, coordinate security-related
activities, and also between the activities of various departments in the sub-divisions, etc. Their
duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the EACs, except that they look after a sub-
division.
d) Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC): The powers and duties of an EAC can be easily understood
from the charter of duties which are as laid down below:
i. Law and order monitoring and reporting, thereof.
ii. Settlement of village land disputes
iii. Trail of cases
iv. Village Council elections
v. Verification & Certification for new village recognition
vi. Village visit {Two villages in a month and submission of a report with their finding and
observation}
 vii. Office correspondence
viii. Disaster management
ix. Verification & Certification of projects under LADP
x. Verification & Certification of projects under Rural Development
xi. Verification & Certification of persons while issuing Job Cards under NREGA
xii. Verification of Program/Project implementation under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
xiii. Verification of Program/Project implementation under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
xiv. Verification & Certification of projects carried out by the VDBs under their respective
jurisdictions
xv. Verification & Certification of projects under NEPED
xvi. Verification of PMRY and CM Corpus fund schemes
xvii. Caretaker of Community Information Centers in their jurisdictions
xviii. Verification & Certification of all Communalized programs
 The District Administration is responsible for grant of permits only of the following categories:
1. Inner Line Permit (ILP): To non-local Indian citizen for entry into the state beyond the Inner Line.
There are two categories under this permit, first is for tourists and is valid for 15 days. The second is
for working/business persons and is valid for 3 months. Fees, as prescribed by the Government, are
charged depending on the category of the permit applied for.
2. Special Inner Line Permit (Special ILP): To non-local Indian citizen Catholic Christian Missionaries for
entry into the state beyond the Inner Line. This permit is valid for 2 years. An amount of Rs.200 only
per permit is charged as administrative charges.
3. Gun License: At present issuing of Gun License is banned all over the states, though this was earlier
issued by the district administration
 Gaon Buras (GB)
GBs are village elders appointed as per the customary practices and in conjunction with the provision
of the Village Council Act 1978. GBs act as an assistant to Deputy Commissioner in village/colony
administration. They have helped in the governance of the state since the time of British India and
still are a vital component of the government. {An annual house tax of the citizen of 25% is given to
the GBs}
6. DISTRICT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARDS (DPDB)
 Advise the Head of Development Departments in the district in the formation of Annual District plans
 Review the scheme of all Development departments in the district
 Recommend any schemes for inclusion in the “State Plan” to the concerned HoDs under intimation to
the Planning Department
 To effect proper monitoring coordination of the activities of the different departments within the
district
 Perform any task assigned to it by any development department in the district
 The DPDB functions under the direction of the State Planning Board (SPB) and on Annual Report of the
functioning of the DPDB should be submitted to SPB and Planning and Coordination department
latest by April every year
  Composition of DPDB:
a) Chairman: MLA to be appointed by Government
b) Vice Chairman: Deputy Commissioner + Chief District Planning and Development Officer
c) Member: Secretary: District Planning Officer
 Q&A
a) Mr. Vizol was the 4th Chief Minister of Nagaland
b) Who chaired the 1st speaker in Nagaland Assembly? Mr.T.N.Angami
c)Mr. M Kithan chaired the 1st Education Department in Nagaland Government
d) The 1st Naga Olympian was: Dr.T Ao
e) North East Frontier Tract Inner Line was introduced in the year: 1873
f) After India’s Independence Nagaland was made a Centrally Administered Area in the year: 1957
g) Where is the Nagland Police Headquarter located? Kohima
h) The State animal of Nagaland is: Gaur (Mithun)
i) Nagaland is the 16th State of India established on 1st December 1963
j) ‘Nagaland Commoditization of Public Services and Institutions Act’, a first of its kind in India was passed
by the Nagaland State Assembly in the year: 2002
k) Urban local bodies under Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 includes: Dimapur and Kohima Municipal
Council
l) Dobashi are part of the: Tribal Courts
m) The Naga Club was formed in the year: 1918
n) Who was the first Chief Minister of Nagaland? P.Shilu Ao
o) T. Amongla Aier became the first Naga woman: Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer
p) Who is the first man among the Nagas to become a Governor of an Indian State (Himachal Pradesh)?
Hokishe sema
q) Who served as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the longest term? S.C. Jamir
r)How many times has the President’s Rule been imposed on Nagaland so far? Four times
s)Who became the President of the Naga National Council (NNC)/Forum after its re-launch on 1946? T.
Aliba Imti
t) Kohima became the Headquarter of the Naga Hills on: November 14, 1878
u) The Dobashis are appointed by the: State Government.

NAGALAND GEOGRAPHY
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
 Total area: 16,579 sq.km
 State Capital: Kohima (1444.12 meters above sea level)
 Population: 19,78,502 (Census 2011)
 Density of Population: 119 per sq.km
 Sex Ratio: 931 (F): 1000 (M)
 Literacy Rate: 79.55% {82.75% (M) & 70.01% (F)}
 Biggest Village: Kohima Village
  Official Language: English
 Average Rainfall: 2000-2500 mm
 Highest Peak: Saramati Peak, Kiphire District (3840m)
 Main Rivers: Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu
 Railway Head & Airport: Dimapur
 Commercial Centre: Dimapur
 Districts: (12): Kohima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Wokha, Zunheboto, Phek, Dimapur, Peren,
Longleng, Kiphire & Noklak
 State Boundaries: East (Myanmar & Arunachal Pradesh), West (Assam), North (Assam & Arunachal
Pradesh) and South (Manipur)
 Recognized Naga Tribes: (16): Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Lotha, Phom, Rengma, Sumi,
Khiamniungam, Sangtam, Konyak, Pochury, Yimkhiung, Zeliang, Rongmei and Kuki {Rongmei applies
to members whose names or the names of whose ancestors are entered in the electoral rolls of 1963
as enumerated by the Govt. of Nagaland}
 List of Scheduled Tribes: (5): Garo, Kachari, Kuki, Mikir & Naga
2. GEOPOLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF NAGALAND
 Geopolitically, Nagaland is a sensitive state as China lies close to the North and Myanmar in the East
 The valleys of Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand merge forming a common valley known as the
‘Golden Triangle’ which is located close to the heels of Nagaland
 This valley serves as a central meeting point for these three nations with their regular respective
smuggled goods of all kinds of merchandise
 Plain areas are limited only to Dimapur, Jalukie, and adjoining areas Assam, comprising only 8% of the
total areas of the state.
3. MOUNTAIN RANGES
 There are four mountain ranges in Nagaland:
a) Low Mountain Range
b) Middle Mountain Range
c) Patkai Mountain Range
d) Barail Mountain Range
I. Low Mountain Range
 It runs along the Assam-Nagaland boundary towards the northerly direction
 This range starts from Jalukie in the Peren district
 Mt.Pauna is the 3rd highest mountain peak in Nagaland, with a height of 2841m is situated here in the
Peren district. It encloses some of the richest agricultural valleys in Nagaland like the Jalukie valley,
Medziphema valley, Baghty Valley.
 Champang oil well is located here
 The altitude in this range is generally less than 1000 m above sea level
II. Middle Mountain Range
 Middle Mountain range runs through the middle of Nagaland. It runs from the north to south direction
 It is the most dominant mountain system in Nagaland and consists of 3 sub-ranges. The most
prominent is the i). Mao-Pfutsero-Chozouba-Satakha-Zunheboto-Suruhoto-Lonkhim-Tuensang range as
 it divides the water sheds of Brahmaputra in India from the watershed of the Chindwin in Myanmar ii).
Kohima-Tuensang-Mokokchung-Merangkong range iii).Kiphire-Shamator-Chendang range
 All the waters that fall on the east of this mountain range flows into the Chindwin and all the waters
that fall on the west of this mountain range flows into the Brahmaputra
 The Zanubou-Satoi range forms the most and highest mountain range of this mountain range
 This mountain range is covered with thick forest and forms the source of many perennial streams and
rivers in Nagaland
III. Patkai Mountain Range:
 This mountain range forms the International boundary between India and Myanmar
 The highest mountain peak in Nagaland Mt.Saramati is situated in this mountain range in the Kiphire
District. It covers the Shilloi lake reserve and the Sangtam-Kuki protected forest, the biggest and
thickest forest reserve in Nagaland.
 At the Southernmost point of this range is Molhe Pass through which the Japanese entered the Naga
Hills during WW-II. At the foot of Molhe Pass is the Lachim Lake (Shilloi Lake)
 This mountain range is rich in mineral resources.
IV. Barail Mountain Range
 The Barail mountain range runs in East to West direction and becomes progressively lower from East to
West.
 Japfu Peak (3014m), the 2nd highest mountain peak in Nagaland is situated in the easternmost part of
the mountain system under Kohima District. Dzukou valley is also situated in this mountain range.
 Barail Mountain range is almost a tableland. It is also the only place in the world where elephants are
found at an altitude of more than 2400 meters above the sea level.
 Pulie badze wildlife sanctuary is situated here.
 National Highway 29 passes through the Barail mountain Range
4. HIGHEST MOUNTAINS
a. Saramati- 3840 m (12598 ft) in Kiphire district (Patkai Mountain Range)
b. Japfu Peak- 3014m (9888 ft) in Kohima district (Barail Mountain Range)
c. Mt.Pauna- 2841m (9320 ft) in Peren district (Low Mountain Range)
d. Zanubou- 2750m (9022 ft) in Phek district (Middle Mountain Range)
5. CLIMATE OF NAGALAND
 Nagaland enjoys a Sub-Tropical type of climate. The average temperature in summer season is 22- 27
C. The average rainfall is 2000mm to 2500 mm or 200 cm to 250 cm
 Based on the prevailing weather conditions the year is divided into 4 distinct seasons viz.
a. Cold season (Winter): December-February
b. Hot season (Pre-monsoon): March-April
c. Rainy season (Monsoon): May-September
d. Cool dry season (Retreating Monsoon): October-November
 July is the hottest month of the year.
6. RIVERS OF NAGALAND
 No rivers in Nagaland flow directly into the seas.
 Rivers of Nagaland flow either into:
 a. Brahmaputra river in the West in Assam or
b. Chindwin river in the East in Myanmar
 Rivers that flows into the Brahmaputra
a) Doyang river:
 It is the biggest river in Nagaland
 It is formed by two rivers that run parallel in the upper part of Doyang i.e., Dzuu and Sidzu river
 Dzuu river has its source at Japfu Peak and the Sidzu river originates at the Mao gate
 Doyang river makes a 90◦ turn to the west at Doyang Bridge near Wokha-Mokokchung road
 As it turns west it is joined by the largest tributary Rengmapani. It forms a boundary line between
Lotha and Sumi areas
 Before entering the Brahmaputra, it is joined by two tributaries Chubi and Chudi rivers
 Doyang Hydro power project is established here, with a generating capacity of 75 Megawatts
b) Dhansiri river:
 It starts and forms part of the southwestern boundary between Assam and Nagaland and flows
south to north direction.
 Its tributaries include Intangki, Jharnapani, Dzudza rivers
 Dzudza river have a mini-hydro power station and produce electricity for certain villages in Kohima
 Dhansiri joins Doyang near Golaghat in Assam and then flows into Brahmaputra
 Dhansiri Bridge is the longest bridge in Nagaland
c) Tsurang river:
 It rises in the west of Chungliyimsen flows through Chanki near the boundary between Wokha-
Mokokchung.
 Enters Assam through Desoi valley
d) Milak river:
 It originates in the heart of Mokokchung town. Flows northerly towards Tuli range and is joined by
Tsurang before entering Assam
 In Assam, it is known as Jhanzi
e) Dikhu river:
 Dikhu River originates in the Zunheboto district. Starting from Ungma village it forms the boundary
between Mokokchung and Tuensang district
f) Tizit river:
 It has its source in the northernmost point of Nagaland in Mon district
 It enters Assam at Namsa
 Rivers that flows into Chindwin:
a) Zungki River:
 Zungki is the biggest tributary of Tizu, has its source at the northeastern part of the Chentang forest
 It flows southerly towards Noklak, Shamator, Kiphire, till it finally joins the Tizu river.
b) Likimro River:
 It is another tributary of Tizu and has its source at Mt.Saramati
 It receives a lot of water from the snow covered mountain from Saramati
  The government of Nagaland has established a hydro-electric project at this waterfall with a
generating capacity of 24 megawatts
 It joins Zungki before entering Chindwin
c) Lanye River:
 It has its source in the north Helepong forest in the Tuensang district
 After Lanye and Zungki, Likimro joins Tizu where it flows into Chindwin
 Shilloi or Lachem Lake
 Shilloi lake is the biggest natural lake in Nagaland
 It is situated at Meluri sub-division under Phek district
 The color of the lake is grey. It has the shape of foot print
 The lake is believed to be the abode of the spirit
 It is spread over an area of 0.25 to 0.30 sq.km
 Migratory Siberian Cranes visit the lake from March to June.
7. NATURAL RESOURCES OF NAGALAND
 Land resource
 Forest resources: Out of the total area of 16579 sq.km forest occupy roughly 52% of the total area
and the share of tree cover is even higher at 80.33% of the total area. The forest of Nagaland has
been classified into 6 broad types:
a) Northern Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests
b) Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests
c) Northern Sub-tropical Broad Leaved Wet Hill Forests
d) Northern Montane Wet-temperate Forests
e) Temperate Forests
 Water resources
 Fisheries
 Mineral Resources: Coal is found in Nazira, Borjan and Teru valley of Mon district. Limestone of
grey to whitish-grey color is found at Wazeho and Suthozu in Phek district and Nimi belt in
Tuensang district. Marble and decorative stones are found in Phek, Kiphire and Tuensang districts.
Petroleum and Natural Gas are found in Wokha and Dimapur. Ores of Nickelferrous Chromite-
Magnetite occur in the Ultra Basic Belt at Pohkpur in Tuensang district.
The State Government of Nagaland has laid down strict rules for the extraction of minerals
according to the guidelines issued under the Nagaland Ownership and Transfer of Land and its
Resources Act. The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has passed the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural
Gas Regulation Act on 22nd September 2012 to explore its petroleum and natural gas resources.

8. NATIONAL PARKS (1) AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES (4)

Intangki National Park

  The government of Nagaland on 22nd April, 1975, declared the Intangki Forest reserve comprising
of 20202 ha or 202.02 sq.km as a wildlife sanctuary and named it as Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary
 On 3rd March 1993, it was given the status of National Park
 On February 2nd , 2005, it was declared as an Elephant Reserve
 There are 30 Elephants in this reserve according to 2005 census
 Intangki National Park is located in Peren district, 37 km away from Dimapur
 Prime attractions are Mithun, Hornbill, and Elephant, barking deer, flying squirrel
 Best time to visit is October to April
Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary
 Established in the year 1979
 Located in Kohima district
 It has an area of 9.23 sq.km
 Prime attractions are Kaleej pheasant, Tragopan pheasant, Mithun etc.
 Best time to visit is October to April
Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
 Located 98 km away from Kiphire town
 Established in the year 1983
 Area is 6.42 sq.km
 Prime Attractions are Tiger, Hoolock Gibbon, Tragopan pheasant etc.
 Best time to visit is October to April
Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary
 Located in Dimapur
 Established in 1986
 Area is 4.70 sq.km
 Prime Attractions are Tiger, bear, deer etc.
 Best time to visit is October to April
Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary
 Located in Mon District
 Established as wildlife sanctuary in 2009 and as an Elephant Reserve in August 2018
 Area is 23.57 sq.km
9. FLORA & FAUNA OF NAGALAND
 The tallest Rhododendron in the world is found in Mt.Japfu
 The bamboo Pstenoatachium (Dzuli) is found only in Nagaland.
 Cymbidum tigrinum is another beautiful orchid first discovered in Nagaland
 Dzukou is perhaps the only place in the world where the rare species of mountain bird, the
Tragopan (Tragopan blythe) and the tropical elephant live side by side in mountainous alpine
conditions.
10. AGRICULTURE IN NAGALAND
 There are two forms of cultivation practiced by the people of Nagaland :
a) Terrace Cultivation: This form of cultivation is practiced in the southern part of Nagaland mainly by
the Angami and Chakhesang Nagas. Under this system, a piece of land, generally in the valley where
 water can be channeled into it, is made into flat plots depending on the contour and slope of the
land. If it is a gentle slope the plots are bigger and if the slope is sharp, the plots are smaller.
Likewise, the height of the plots depends on the slopes of the land. If the slope is gentle, the height is
less and if the slope is sharp, the height is more. The field is prepared in many plots of flat land and
the sides of each flat piece of land are raised above the land to retain water. Water is brought from
nearby rivers, streams, or falls. The field is spaded and kept ready for the process of cultivation. As
soon as the water is available, the hard soil is softened. Thus, when the water reaches the field, it is
turned into a thick mud or dough with the help of spade and human labor. When the first plot is filled
with water, a passage is cut into one of its sides to allow the water to go down to the next plot and
then to next and so on until the last is flooded. Then, the paddy is transplanted. The water is allowed
to remain the whole period of the growing season of the plants but just before harvesting the field is
drained and it remains dry up to the time when it is ready for harvesting. The field is ready for
harvesting in the month of October-November. Unlike Jhum, no other crop is grown along with
paddy in the terrace field. This is called Terrace Cultivation.
b) Jhum Cultivation: Another form of cultivation in Nagaland is Jhum which means ‘Shifting cultivation’.
Under this form of cultivation, the field is cultivated for one or even two to three years also, if it is
sufficiently fertile. Then it is kept fallow for the next seven to ten years depending on the fertility of
the land. After that period the same land is cultivated again. This type of cultivation in the rotation is
called Jhum. Under this system, an area is first selected and the shrubs, undergrowth, trees etc. are
cleared usually during the months of November to December. Then the felled trees, branches etc.
are allowed to dry up for 2-3 months. When it is dry, fire is set up (February-March), this is known as
Slash and Burn method. The burning of the organic matters enriches the fertility of the land because
of the presence of lime and phosphorus in the ashes. Then sowing of paddy is done in the month of
March and April depending on the arrival of pre-monsoon showers. Harvesting is done in the month
of September-October. Other crops like maize, taro, millets etc. are also cultivated in the second year
or third year of cultivation after the paddy.
11. HORTICULTURE IN NAGALAND
The diverse agro-climatic conditions, varied soil-types, and abundant rainfall prevailing in the state enables
the cultivation of several plantations and horticultural crops covering fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers,
mushrooms and medicinal and aromatic plants. The geographical conditions offer tremendous scope for
horticulture development in Nagaland. Horticultural crops that flourish in Nagaland are:
a) Fruits: passion fruit, orange, pineapple, banana
b) Vegetables: Cabbage, peas, onion, potato
c) Flowers: Gladiolus, roses, lilium, orchids, anthurium
d) Spices: Ginger, turmeric, cardamom, black pepper
e) Medicinal and aromatic plants: Patchouli, neem, agar, ginseng
f) Plantations: areca nut, coconut, cashew
12. TOURISM
 In 1981, the Department of Tourism came on its own when it was bifurcated from the Department
of Information & Public Relations.
 The prime objectives of the Department are:
 a) To provide a planned development of tourism based on the promotion of domestic and
international tourism
b) Identification of tourist potential areas and development of these resources and strengthening of
the existing and viable infrastructures on a selective and intensive basis for maximum benefit to the
state economy
c) To prepare and implement a master plan for integrated development and marketing of identified
circuits
d) Creation of tourism infrastructure to preserve the distinctive handicrafts, folk arts, and culture of
the state and community
e) To take up rural tourism projects and create job opportunities and earning capacities for the local
community
f) Promote conservation and enhancement of natural resources as regards to flora and fauna, natural
beauty, forest, and unique features of the State through regulated development
g) To promote rural ethnic, cultural, eco, and adventure tourism
h) Development of human resources in the tourism-related activities
13. NAGALAND BAMBOO POLICY
 Aims and Objectives:
a) Protection and conservation of rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and bamboo
growth areas in the state
b) Sustainable development and utilization of bamboo resources through scientific management
c) Promotion of bamboo plantation as the key thrust area for the future economy of the state
d) Promotion of bamboo-based industries for utilizing the available resources for generating income
e) Revitalization and promotion of local traditional bamboo craft and art with improved technology
and design and value addition for export through the industrialized mode of production.
f) Promotion of bamboo as an essential wood substitute by increasing bamboo production and
promotion of bamboo-based enterprise in the state to reduce pressure on forests.
g) Promotion of awareness and understanding of bamboos as “Green Gold” among farmers, traders,
industry, and the people in the state to utilize its full potential and galvanizing the rural and
industrial economy in the state
h) Effective exploitation of existing mature bamboos before the impending gregarious flowering.
Conversion of Bamboo to other mass scale uses such as Bamboo charcoal and biomass energy
plants for generation of power shall be promoted.
14. PROFILE OF DISTRICTS IN NAGALAND
1) Kohima District.
 “First District”
 1444m above sea level
 Population: 2,67,988
 Literacy rate: 85.23%
 Recognized villages: 92
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Kohima
 b) ADC’s Office: Tseminyu, Chiephobozou
c) SDO(C) Office: Jakhama, Sechu (Zubza)
d) EAC Headquarters: Kezocha, Tsogin, Botsa
 Colleges (Govt. & Private): 9
 Tourist attractions and Historical places: Kohima World War II Memorial, Kohima Cathedral, State
Museum, Naga Heritage Village (Kisama), Dzukou Valley
2) Tuensang District
 “Land Of Culture”
 1371m above sea level
 Population: 196596
 Literacy rate: 73.08%
 Recognized villages: 116 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Tuensang
b) ADC’s Office: Noklak, Shamator, Longkhim
c) SDO (C) Office: Noksen, Thonoknyu, Chessore
d) EAC Headquarters: Panso, Chare, Tsurangto, Nokhu, Chingmei, Ngongchong, Mangko,
Sotokur, Sangsangnyu
 Colleges: 2
 Tourist attractions and Historical places: International Trade Center at Pangsha
3) Mokokchung District
 “Land of Pioneers”
 Population: 19462
 Literacy Rate: 91.62%
 Recognized Villages: 81 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Mokokchung
b) ADC’s Office: Mangkolemba, Tuli
c) SDO (C) Office: Changtongya, Tsurangkong
d) EAC Headquarters: Alongkima, Longchem, Ongpangkong, Kobulong, Chuchuyimlang,
Merangmen
 College: 1
 Tourist attraction and Historical places: Sungkotenem, Mopong Ki, Dr. E W Clark Monument,
Atutenem
4) Mon District
 “Land of Anghs”
 897m above sea level
 Population: 250260
 Literacy Rate: 56.99%
 Recognized villages: 104 villages
 Administrative HQs:
 a) DC’s Office: Mon
b) ADC’s Office: Tizit, Tobu, Aboi, Naginimora
c) SDO (C) Office: Wakching, Phomching, Monyakshu, Chen, Angjangyang
d) EAC HQs: Longshem, Mopung, Hunta, Shangnyu, Longching
 Tourist attractions and Historical places: Wood carving at Shagnyu, Angphang, Tangnyu, Human
skull exhibits at Langmeang and Sheanghah Chingnyu villages, Longwa
5) Zunheboto District
 “Land of Warriors”
 1874m above sea level
 Population: 140757
 Literacy rate: 85.26%
 Recognized villages: 187 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Zunheboto
b) ADC’s Office: Pughoboto, Aghunato, Satakha, Atoizu
c) SDO (C) Office: Akuluto, Suruhuto
d) EAC Headquarters: Asuto, Satoi, V.K, Ghathashi, Saptiqa, Akuhaito, Hoshepu
 Tourist attraction ad Historical places: Puhokito Peak at Pughoboto, Ghosu Wildlife Bird Sanctuary
at Ghukiye Village
6) Wokha District
 “Land of Plenty”
 1313m above sea level
 Population: 166343
 Literacy Rate: 87.69%
 Recognized Villages: 125 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Wokha
b) ADC’s Office: Bhandari, DHEP
c) SDO (C) Office: Sanis, Ralan
d) EAC HQs: Sungro, Baghty, Aitepyong, Lotsu, Chukitong, Champang, Wozhuro, Englan
 Colleges: 2
 Tourist attraction and historical places: Tourist village at Riphyim, Tsumang Lake, Wokha Town,
DHEP, Amur roosting site at Pang li
7) Phek District
 “Land of Tradition”
 1524m above sea level
 Population: 163418
 Literacy rate: 78.05%
 Recognized villages: 105 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Phek
 b) ADC’s Office: Pfutsero, Meluri, Chozuba
c) SDO (C) Office: Chizami
d) EAC HQs: Sakraba, Sekruzu, Phokhungri, Khezhakeno, Chetheba, Khuza, Zuketsa, Phor,
Lephory, Razieba
 Colleges: 2
 Tourist attractions and historical places: Shilloi Lake, Zanibou Lake, Cane Handicrafts at Reguri
village
8) Dimapur District
 “Commercial District”
 260m above sea level
 Population: 378811
 Literacy rate: 84.79%
 Recognized villages: 206 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Dimapur
b) ADC’s Office: Medziphema, Niuland
c) SDO (C) Office: Dhansiripar, Kuhuboto
d) EAC Headquarters: Nihokhu, Chumukedima, Aquqhnaqua
 Colleges: 9
 Tourist attractions and historical places: Ruins of Medieval Kachari Kingdom, Green Park, NEZCC
museum, Niathu Resort, Noune Resort
9) Peren District
 “Green District”
 1445m above sea level
 Population: 95219
 Literacy Rate: 77.95%
 Recognized villages: 82 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Peren
b) ADC’s Office: Tening
c) SDO (C) Office: Jalukie
d) EAC HQs: Athibung, Nsong, Ngwalwa, Kebai-Khelma
 College: 1
 Tourist attractions and historical places: Mt.Pauna, Intangki NP, Benreu Tourist village
10) Longleng District
 “Land of Handicrafts”
 1066m above sea level
 Population: 50484
 Literacy Rate: 72.17%
 Recognized villages: 38 villages
 Administrative HQs:
 a) DC’s Office: Longleng
b) ADC’s Office: Tamlu
c) EAC headquarters: Yongyah, Sakshi, Namsang, Vacher
 College: 1
 Tourist attraction and historical places: Ahom Raja Caves at Bhumnyu and BuraNamsang, Shamnyu
Lake at Pongo, Tangha Lake at Tangha, Stone pillars at Yongtap/Yachem Village
11) Kiphire District
 “Land of Minerals”
 896m above sea level
 Population: 74004
 Literacy Rate: 69.54%
 Recognized villages: 91 villages
 Administrative HQs:
a) DC’s Office: Kiphire
b) ADC’s Office: Seyochung, Pungro
c) EAC Headquarters: Sitimi, Longmatra, Kiusam, Amahator, Khonsa
 College: 1
 Tourist attraction and historical places: Mt. Saramati, Taimuphu (Waphur village), Tongkhin
(Anatanger village), Likhimro Hydro project
12) Noklak District
 Created on 21st December 2017 as the 12th District of Nagaland.
 This district will have 2 seats in the State legislature
 Noklak sub-division contained 5 administrative critics of Noklak, Thonoknyu, Nokhu, Panso and
Chingmei.
 Khiamniungan tribe