Scheduled tribes of Nagaland

Scheduled tribes of Nagaland Angami Naga The Angamis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the state of Nagaland in North-East India. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe, in the 5th schedule of the Indian Constitution. They are known for the Sekrenyi celebrations every February. The Angami Nagas are settled in Kohima District … Read more

Population of Nagaland

Population of Nagaland The population of Nagaland consists of almost two million people, of which 1.04 million are males and 0.95 million females. Among its districts, Dimapur has the largest population (379,769), followed by Kohima (270,063). The least populated district is Longleng (50,593). 75% of the population lives in the rural areas. As of 2013, … Read more

Irrigation and hydro power in Nagaland

Irrigation and Hydro Power in Nagaland Irrigation Major & Medium Irrigation Till today, there is not a single project under Major & Medium Irrigation. However, the department has conducted survey works and identified a few areas where Medium Irrigation schemes construction are feasible. It is the endeavor of the Department to seek funding agency to … Read more

Nagaland:major cities and tourist places

Nagaland:major cities and tourist places Major cities Dimapur Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. Contrary to popular belief, the city’s formation in Nagaland is separate from that of Assam. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. In the heart of the town there is an old relic … Read more

Transport network of Nagaland

Transport Network of Nagaland Road Network in Nagaland The primary mode of Communication in Nagaland is road. Airways and railways are still undergoing its stages of development in Nagaland. The road network of Nagaland sums up to 9860 kms in total and thanks to this road network, a total of 900 villages are connected through … Read more

Nagaland: Geographical location

Nagaland: Geographical location Located in the north eastern region of India, the state of Nagaland Shares the international border with the country of Myanmar. The state lies between the geographical coordinates of 25°6′ and 27°4′ North latitudes and 93°20′ and 95°15′ East longitude. The state is home to 16 different tribes, each of whom have … Read more

Horticulture in Nagaland

Biodiversity, the pollution of water Resources, and the degradation of soil. The future prospects for horticulture in Nagaland are bright. The state has a number of advantages, including a favorable climate, fertile soil, and a skilled workforce. With the right policies and investments, horticulture can play a major role in the Economic Development of Nagaland. … Read more

Fishing in Nagaland

Fishing in Nagaland Nagaland is endowed with rich and unique natural Resources, which provides immense potential for aquaculture development. In spite of the available resources, aquaculture has not made much impact in the state so far. The meagre production of the state is still far from self-sufficient and this can be attributed to a number … Read more

Industrial development in Nagaland

Industrial development in Nagaland The development Industry in Nagaland has provided an impetus to the economic Growth of this north eastern state of India. The proliferation of large scale and medium scale industries has helped to raise the standard of living of the local inhabitants of Nagaland. Between 2011-12 and 2016-17, Gross State Domestic Product … Read more

Power resources in Nagaland

Power Resources in Nagaland Coal Nagaland is blessed with rich Natural Resources. Of these, coal is one such resource which can uplift the economy of the local people and Nagaland State in general if utilized properly.     Coal deposits are distributed in eight districts of the State. The most practiced coal mining method in Nagaland is … Read more