Dimapur

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Dimapur
Dimapur
State - District(s)	Nagaland - Dimapur
Coordinates	25.92° N 93.73° E
Area - Elevation	43 km² - 195 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) - Density	110,000 - 2558/km²
Deputy Commissioner	Ngullie
Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle	- 797 112 - +03862 - NL-07

Dimapur is a town and a town area committee in Dimapur District in the state of Nagaland, India. It is the largest town in that state.

The name Dimapur comes from the Kachari dialect. Etymologically di means "river", ma means "big" and pur means "city", in effect it means "the city near the great river." It is also the headquarters of Dimapur District. It is located at 25°54′45″N, °93′44″30.

1 Description
2 Demographics
3 The City Life
4 Amenities
5 Education
6 Hospitals
7 Media
8 See also
9 External links

[edit] Description

Dimapur is a later appelation. The Kacharis do not have a name for this city, though the Ahoms called it Che-din-chi-pen (or the brick city). It was also called as Che-dima (city on the Dima River).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Dimapur had a population of 107,382. 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.

The main city has a population of 110,000 inhabitants(2001 census). Apart from the main city, Dimapur has a vast urban sprawl which continues upto the satellite township of Chumukedima, also called Nichuguard.This agglomeration has an estimated population of around 220,000 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 Bengalis, Assamese, Nepalese, Biharis, Marwaris, Punjabis and also Tamils 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 the only city in Nagaland which is connected by Railways and Airways. There are direct trains to New Delhi and Kolkata from Dimapur. There are Daily flights to Kolkata from 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 ( the 3rd Corp of Indian Army ) adjoining the municipality. The peace camp headquarters of the NSCN(IM)is also located here.

The Government of Nagaland's horticulture farm, aptly called the Green Park, is a happening hang-out for tourists and locals alike. Dimapur also has the ruins of the 14th century Kachari palace, maintained by the Archaelogical Survey of India. 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 just a kilometer away from the Airport.

[edit] The City Life

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, Government of Nagaland have relaxed restriction on ownership of land in Dimapur and permitted non-Nagas also to purchase land.