Nagaland is a landlocked state in the north-eastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north,Assam to the west,Manipur to the south,and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar (Burma) to the east. Its capital city is Kohima and its largest city is the twin Chümoukedima–Dimapur. The state has an area of 16,579 square kilometres (6,401 sq mi) with a population of 1,980,602 as per the 2011 Census of India,making it one of the smallest states of India.
Nagas are various ethnic groups native to northeastern India and northwestern Myanmar. The groups have similar cultures and traditions,and form the majority of population in the Indian state of Nagaland and Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar (Burma);with significant populations in Manipur,Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India;Sagaing Region and Kachin State in Myanmar.
The Lotha language is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by approximately 180,000 people in Wokha district of west-central Nagaland,India. It is centered in the small district of Wokha. This district has more than 114 villages such as Pangti,Maraju (Merapani),Englan,Baghty (Pakti) and others,where the language is widely spoken and studied.
Kohima District is a district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the home of the Angami Nagas. As of 2011,it is the most populous district of Nagaland,with a population of 267,988,45% of which is urban. The district is home to 13.55% of Nagaland's entire population. The administrative headquarters of the district is located at Kohima,the capital city of Nagaland. Kohima District is also the seventh-largest district in Nagaland with an area of 1,207 square kilometres (466 sq mi).
Wokha District (Pron:/ˈwəʊkə/) is a district of Nagaland state in India. It is the home of the Lotha Nagas. Gastronomically,it known for its variety of fermented bamboo shoots (bastenga). It holds an important place as the roosting site of the migratory Amur Falcon. Geologically,it has known oil deposits.
Chümoukedima,formerly spelled Chumukedima,is a municipality in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is situated on the left bank of the Chathe and with its surrounding area that includes several other towns and villages,the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area is the largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland in terms of area and third largest in terms of population,after Dimapur and Kohima.
Wokha is a town and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the headquarters of Wokha District and is located about 75 km north of the state capital Kohima. Wokha literally means head count or census in Lotha language. It has a population of 35,004 and is predominantly inhabited by the Lotha Nagas.
The Rengma Naga are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian states of Nagaland and Assam. According to the 2011 Census of India,the population of Rengmas in Nagaland stands at 62,951 and the population of Rengmas in Assam is around 22,000. TseminyüDistrict is the headquarters of the Rengmas in Nagaland and the headquarters of the Rengmas in Assam is located at Phentsero/Karenga Village.
The Lothas,also known as Kyongs are a major Naga ethnic group native to Wokha District in the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland.
The Sümis are a major Naga ethnic group inhabiting the territories of Zünheboto District,parts of Niuland District and Kiphire District in the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland.
Temsüla Ao was an Indian poet,fiction writer,and ethnographer. She was a professor of English at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) from where she retired in 2010. She served as the director of the North East Zone Cultural Centre between 1992 and 1997 on deputation from NEHU. She was awarded the Padma Shri award for her contribution to literature and education. Her book Laburnum For My Head received the Sahitya Akademi Award for English writing in the short story category. Her works have been translated into Assamese,Bengali,French,German,Hindi,and Kannada.
The predominant religion of Nagaland is Christianity. The state's population is 1,978,502,as of 2011,out of which 87.93% are Christians. The 2011 census recorded the state's Christian population at 1,745,181,making it,with Meghalaya,Arunachal Pradesh,and Mizoram as the four Christian-majority states in India. The state has a very high church attendance rate in both urban and rural areas. Huge churches dominate the skylines of Kohima,Chümoukedima,Dimapur and Mokokchung.
Mmhonlümo Kikon is an Indian politician,poet,former social worker from Nagaland. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is currently a member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 40 Bhandari Constituency in Wokha District.
Khodao Yanthan was a Naga liberation leader and a member of the Naga National Council (NNC). He was popularly called,“the grand old man of Naga political struggle”.
Zuboni Hümtsoe was an Indian entrepreneur from Nagaland who started an online fashion and handicraft brand called PreciousMeLove in Nagaland. She was given the Nari Shakti Puraskar,a national award.
Hekani Jakhalu Kense is an Indian politician and social entrepreneur from Nagaland. She set up the non-governmental organization YouthNet to help the youths of Nagaland pursue business opportunities. She was recognised with the Nari Shakti Puraskar award in 2018.
Kevichüsa Nisier Meru was an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament,representing Nagaland in the Lok Sabha,the lower house of India's Parliament. He was the first Naga IAS Officer and also the first Naga graduate. Kevichüsa was conferred the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).
The following is a list of articles relating to the Indian state of Nagaland,sorted in alphabetical order.
Seno Tsuhah is a primary school teacher and Indigenous social activist from the Chakhesang Naga community in Chizami,Nagaland. She is widely recognised in Northeast India for her work on gender justice,sustainable farming,and teaching pedagogy. She has been associated with the feminist organisation,North East Network (NEN),for over twenty years.
