Northeast IndiaStateNL
Nagaland
Capital: Kohima
#26
Area Rank
#25
Pop. Rank
79.6%
Literacy
12
Districts
πBasic Information
CapitalKohima
Largest CityDimapur
Formation1 December 1963
Population19.8 lakh (2011)
Area16,579 sq km
LanguagesEnglish, Nagamese, Ao, Angami
Literacy Rate79.6%
Districts12
Major RiversDoyang, Dikhu
πKey GK Facts
- 1.First state in India with a majority Christian population
- 2.Hornbill Festival (December 1β10) β most colourful tribal festival in India
- 3.Battle of Kohima (1944) β WWII battle where British halted Japanese advance into India
- 4.16 major tribes, each with distinct culture and dress
- 5.Became India's 16th state on 1 December 1963 (Nagaland Day)
- 6.Naga insurgency is one of India's longest running conflicts (since 1950s)
βFamous For
Hornbill FestivalNaga tribes (16 major tribes)Battle of Kohima (WWII)DzΓΌkou ValleyMorung tribal houses
π―Wildlife & National Parks
- πΏIntanki National Park
- πΏFakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- βBattle of Kohima (1944): "The Stalingrad of the East" β Japanese expansion into India halted
- βNagaland was carved out of Assam β first northeast state
- βNSCN (I-M) peace framework signed in 2015 β Naga peace process ongoing
π§ Quick Quiz
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