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Nagaland
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Dimapur
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Deputy Commissioner
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Jyoti Kalash
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110,000
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797 112
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is the main commercial hub and one of the three municipalities in the state of
Nagaland ,
India , the other two being
Kohima and
Mokokchung . The name ''Dimapur'' comes from the
Kachari dialect. Etymologically ''di'' means "river", ''ma'' means "big" and ''pur'' means "city"; in effect, the name means "the city near the great river." It is located at .
"Dimapur" is a later appellation. The
Kachari tribe did not have a name for this city, though the
Ahom s called it ''Che-din-chi-pen'', or "the brick city". It was also called ''Che-dima'', meaning "city on the
Dima River ".
Dimapur has the ruins of the 14th century
Kachari palace, maintained by the
Archaelogical Survey Of India .
As Of 2001 India
Census , Dimapur had a population of 110,000. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Dimapur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 66%. In Dimapur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Apart from the main city, Dimapur has a vast urban sprawl which continues up to the district headquarter-
Chumukedima , also called Nichuguard. This agglomeration has an estimated population of around 202,000 and is one of the fastest growing Indian cities. Its population has more than tripled in the last two decades.
Unlike other places in the state, this city has a heterogeneous mix of people from all over India, and for which it is also known as "mini India." Besides the dominant
Naga tribes who comprise about 50% of the city's population, other prominent groups include
Bengali s,
Assamese ,
Nepal ese,
Biharis ,
Marwar is,
Punjabis and also
Tamil s and
Keralites . In the last two decades
Tibetan traders have also settled in the city.
Dimapur is the magnet around which the economic and developmental activities of the state are centred. An important commercial centre for the region, it is also a gateway to Nagaland and
Manipur . The
National Highway 39 that connects
Kohima ,
Imphal and the
Myanmar border at
Moreh runs through Dimapur.
Dimapur is also an important military center, with the headquarters of the
BRO Sewak located here. There is also a huge
CRPF establishment and the Rangapahar army
Cantonment adjoining the municipality. The peace camp headquarters of the
NSCN -IM faction is also located here.
Dimapur is the only city in Nagaland which is connected by rail and air. There are direct trains to
New Delhi ,
Kolkata , Bangalore and Chennai from Dimapur. There are also daily flights to
Kolkata from Dimapur.
A number of shopping centers and markets have sprung up in Dimapur, with the New Market, Hong Kong Market, Circular and NL roads serving as the main commercial areas in the city. There are many restaurants and joints serving Indian, Chinese and Naga delicacies.
Dimapur is the only place in Nagaland that does not require the
Inner Line Permit (ILP), but one needs the
Restricted Area Permit to go beyond the city. Formalities can be completed in the Office of the
Deputy Commissioner . Dimapur remains the gateway to the states of Nagaland and Manipur. Recently, the Government of Nagaland has relaxed restriction on ownership of land in Dimapur and has permitted non-Nagas to purchase land as well. Previously ownership and purchase of land was restricted to the local Naga tribes.
The Government of Nagaland's horticulture farm, aptly called the Green Park, is a happening hang-out for tourists and locals alike. On the outskirts is the suburb of Chumukedima from where one can take a short trek up the hill to the Naga tourist village and the Seithikima falls. The North East Zonal Cultural Center, the hub for all cultural activities, is a kilometer away from the Airport.
Some major schools in Dimapur include:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School)
- Sharon High School
- Holy Cross High School
- Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School
- Christian Higher Secondary School
- Delhi Public School
- Don Bosco School
- St. Paul's School
- Little Star High School
- S.D.Jain High School.
- MGM School
- Carmel School, 3rd Mile
- St.John School, Diphu
- St.John School, Diphupar B
- L.P School, Diphupar B
- King's Way School Purana Bazar
Some important colleges include:
- Patkai Christian College (autonomous)
- Salesian College
- Good Shepherd Seminary
- Pranabananda Women's College
- Dimapur College
- Trinity Theological College
- Tetso College, 5th Mile
There are several hospitals in the city:
- Civil Hospital
- Referral Hospital (underway)
- Faith Hospital
- Metro Hospital
- Carewell Nursing Home
- Zion Research Center
During
World War II , Dimapur was the centre of action between
British India and Imperial
Japan .
Daily newspapers in the area include:
1. Nagaland Post - http://www.nagalandpost.com ''
2. The North East Herald - http://thenortheastherald.com/ ''
3.
Nagaland Page ''
4.
The Eastern Mirror ''
5. The Morung Express - http://www.morungexpress.com '', and
6.
Tir Yimyim '' (in
Ao Language ).
7.
Izatsa '' ( in
Sema Language ).
City Cable operates the
Cable Television network in Dimapur.
