Chümoukedima (/ˈtʃmʊkɛdimə/), formerly spelled Chumukedima,[2] is a municipality in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland after Dimapur and Kohima. Chümoukedima was designated as the first headquarters of then Naga Hills District of Assam Province, British India from 1866 until the administrative office moved to Wokha in 1875 and then to Kohima in 1879.

Chümoukedima
City and municipality
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Coordinates: 25.7916°N 93.7818°E / 25.7916; 93.7818
Country	India
Region	Northeast India
State	Nagaland
District	Chümoukedima District
Wards	11
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Body	Chümoukedima Town Council
• Chairman	Thejavizo Nakhro
Elevation	190 m (620 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	43,516[1]
Languages
• Official	English
• Major languages	Angami Ao Chakhesang Lotha Nagamese Sümi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	797103
Vehicle registration	NL-07
Website	ctc.nagaland.gov.in

History

It served as the first headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province during the time of British rule in early 19th century. The town was also called Nechu Guard and also as Samaguting during World War II.

Demographics

As of 2011^[update] India census, Chümoukedima had a population of 43,516.

Geography

It is located in the foothills of Naga Hills. The Tourist Village on the top of a hill projects a bird's eye view of the whole of Chümoukedima District, Dimapur District and other parts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam. Waterfalls are also located in this area.

Economy

Chümoukedima is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Nagaland.[3] In fact, it forms part of the Chümoukedima–Dimapur urban area, which is the largest and the fastest-growing urban hub of Nagaland. The town's population has grown by nearly five times in the last two decades.

Culture

Parks

Appu Park is a park located inside Chümoukedima Police Complex. The Nagaland Zoological Park, Green Park, Aqua Mellow Park, Agri Expo site Niathu Resort and Noune Resort are all located in the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area.

Media

Chümoukedima is home to Nagaland's first satellite television network: Hornbill TV.

Transportation

Air

Chümoukedima is served by the Dimapur Airport located 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north from the city centre.

Road

Highways passing through Chümoukedima

• Asian Highway 1 : Tokyo – Chümoukedima – Istanbul
• Asian Highway 2 : Denpasar – Chümoukedima - Khosravi
• NH 29 : Dabaka (Assam) – Chümoukedima – Jessami (Manipur)

Rail

Chümoukedima is connected with the Chümoukedima Shokhuvi Railway Station located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) south-west from the city center. The Dimapur Railway Station is located 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north from Chümoukedima.

Education

Universities and Colleges

• Mount Mary College
• National Institute of Technology
• Patkai Christian College

Major Universities and Colleges

• ICFAI University
• St. Joseph University
• Tetso College

Schools

• North Town Higher Secondary School
• St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
• Charis High Academy
• Godwin Higher Secondary School
• Mount Mary Higher Secondary School

Notable residents

• S. C. Jamir, Politician
• Neiphiu Rio, Politician
• Zhaleo Rio, Politician
• Chekrovolü Swüro, Sportsperson

See also

• Dimapur

References

External links

• Media related to Chümoukedima at Wikimedia Commons
• Chümoukedima travel guide from Wikivoyage

Official site

• Official website