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Coordinates: 25°55′N 93°44′E / 25.92, 93.73 Dimapur (Hindi: दीमापुर) 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 25°54′45″N, 93°44′30″E. , Nagaland is a hill state located in the far north-eastern part of India. ...
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History "Dimapur" is a later appellation. The Kachari tribe did not have a name for this city, though the Ahoms called it Che-din-chi-pen, or "the brick city". It was also called Che-dima, meaning "city on the Dima River". The Kacharis are the most widely spread tribe in northeast India. ...
The Ahoms established the Ahom kingdom (1228-1826) in parts of present-day Assam and ruled it for nearly 600 years. ...
Dimapur has the ruins of the 14th century Kachari palace, maintained by the Archaelogical Survey of India. The Kacharis are the most widely spread tribe in northeast India. ...
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Demographics Latest estimates indicate that Dimapur has a population of 165,782. 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.
Over the years, Dimapur has expanded so much, right upto the foothills of Chumukedima.The official population figures of 2001 cover only the residents upto the dhansiri bridge.The purana bazaar area and beyond have not been included.Unofficially these areas are called East Dimapur. This is because of vested interests who wanted to apportion developmental funds by assuming self-designated titles like gaonburas, chairman, etc. The entire agglomeration has an estimated population of around 280,710 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. The word Naga can refer to several different things. ...
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The Bihari people are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group from Bihar in India with a history going back more than two millennia. ...
Marwar (मारवाड़) is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. ...
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Economy and transportation 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. , Manipur (Bengali: মণিপà§à¦°, Meitei Mayek: mnipur) is a state in northeastern India making its capital in the city of Imphal. ...
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Kohima is the hilly capital of Indias north eastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Burma. ...
, Imphal (Bengali: মণিপà§à¦°; Meitei Mayek: IMPAL) is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. ...
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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. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a paramilitary security agency functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), Government of India. ...
A cantonment is a temporary or semi-permanent military quarters, typically in South India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ...
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. , This article is about the urban region that is the capital of India. ...
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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 place where you get to buy clothes at bargain price.People are very chic and fashionable in their choice and it could also give the showrooms in Delhi a run for their money.
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 Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (usually just called the Deputy Commissioner) is the second-in-command of the London Metropolitan Police, ranking below the Commissioner and above the Assistant Commissioners. ...
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.
Education 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 Higher Secondary School
- St. Paul's School
- Little Star High School
- S.D.Jain High School.
- MGM School
- Carmel School, 3rd Mile
- St.John Higher Secondary Residential School, Diphu Road
- St.John School, Diphupar B
- L.P School, Diphupar B
- King's Way School Purana Bazar
Some important colleges include: - Patkai Christian College (autonomous)
- kilenkaba memorial college
- Salesian College
- Good Shepherd Seminary
- Pranabananda Women's College
- Dimapur College
- Trinity Theological College
- Tetso College, 5th Mile
- SD Jain Girls College
Patkai Christian College is a college of higher education in Dimapur-Chumukedima that is the institution rated highest by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in the state of Nagaland, out of 11 colleges recognised by the University Grants Commission of India. ...
Hospitals 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. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...
Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India - 1877-1901 Victoria - 1901-1910 Edward VII - 1910-1936 George V - January-December 1936 Edward VIII - 1936-1947 George...
Media 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).
Ao is a Kuki-Chin-Naga language (of the Tibeto-Burman family) spoken by the Ao of Nagaland in northeast India. ...
The Kuki-Chin-Naga languages form a sub-group of the Tibeto-Burman family. ...
City Cable operates the cable television network in Dimapur. Coaxial cable is often used to transmit cable television into the house. ...
See also , Nagaland is a hill state located in the far north-eastern part of India. ...
The efficient running of the Northeast Indian Railways during World War II became critical to the success of the Allied war effort in the South-East Asian Theatre. ...
The Battle of the Tennis Court was the turning point in the India from April 4 – June 22, 1944. ...
The Indian XXXIII Corps was part of Fourteenth Army during World War II. It was added to the order of battle of Fourteenth Army during the crisis of spring 1944. ...
The Battle of Kohima was a battle of the Burma Campaign in World War II, fought around the town of Kohima in northeast India from April 4 to June 22, 1944. ...
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Gallery A view of Dimapur city Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3008x2000, 2707 KB) A partial view of Dimapur from air. ...
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