Dimapur
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| ?Dimapur Nagaland • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
43 km² (17 sq mi) • 195 m (640 ft) |
| District(s) | Dimapur |
| Population • Density |
165,782 (2007) • 2,558 /km² (6,625 /sq mi) |
| Deputy Commissioner | Shri. Abhijit Sinha |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 797 112 • +03862 • NL-07 |
Coordinates: 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 .
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[edit] 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".
Dimapur has the ruins of the 14th century Kachari palace, maintained by the Archaelogical Survey of India.
[edit] 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 up to the foothills of Chumukedima.The official population figures of 2001 cover only the residents up to 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.
[edit] 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.
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.
[edit] 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 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.
[edit] Education
Some major schools in Dimapur include:
- Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School [Thahekhu Village]
- Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School [Thakurbari]
- St.John School [Diphupar B]
- L.P School [Diphupar B]
- Hollotoli School (CBSE) [Naharbari]
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Project Sewak, Dimapur
- Sharon High School [Lingrijan]
- Holy Cross High School [Circular Road]
- Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School [near Milan Mandir premises]
- Christian Higher Secondary School [Church Road]
- Delhi Public School [2nd Mile]
- Don Bosco Higher Secondary School [Duncan Basti]
- St. Paul's School
- Little Star High School [Duncan Basti]
- S.D.Jain High School [Marwari Pati]
- MGM School
- Carmel School [4th Mile]
- St.John Higher Secondary Residential School [Diphu Road]
- King's Way School [Purana Bazar]
- North Town School [7th Mile]
- Assembly of God Higher Secondary School [Bank Colony]
Some important colleges include:
- Tetso College 5th Mile
- Patkai Christian College (autonomous) [Seithekima]
- Kilenkaba Memorial College [Duncan Basti]
- Salesian College
- Good Shepherd Seminary
- Pranabananda Women's College
- Dimapur College
- Institute of ELLIDE Computer Education
- Trinity Theological College [Thakhu]
- SD Jain Girls College [Marwari Pati]
- Digitech - College of IT, Management & Allied Studies [affiliated to Sikkim Manipal University]
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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 - http://www.nagalandpage.co.in
4. The Eastern Mirror
5. The Morung Express - http://www.morungexpress.com , and
6. Tir Yimyim (in Ao language).
7. Izatsa ( in Sema language).
8. Dimapur Press Club {An organization for Dimapur-based journos}}
9. Shine News & Visuals http://www.shinenewsindia.net
City Cable operates the cable television network in Dimapur.
[edit] See also
- Nagaland
- Northeast Indian Railways during World War II
- Battle of the Tennis Court
- Indian XXXIII Corps
- Battle of Kohima
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[edit] Gallery
 A view of Dimapur city |
 Hong Kong Market and Deluxe Point |
 City Tower and Circular Road |
 East Dimapur |
