Meluri District | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| State |  Nagaland |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha Constituency | Nagaland |
| • MP | Supongmeren Jamir INC |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Sara S Jamir |
| • Assembly constituencies | 1 constituencies |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 22,558 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Meluri district is a district in the Indian state of Nagaland. It was formed in October 2024. [1]
The Meluri established as a 'Chairman Bench Court' in 1958, which was upgraded to Circle Officer in 1959. It was elevated to Assistant Commissioner-II, then to Extra Assistant Commissioner in 1969, Sub-Divisional Office (SDO) in 1981, and finally to a Sub-Division (ADC) in 2008. [2] The creation of a separate district has been a long-term demand of the Pochury tribe. In October 2024, the district was created by carving it out of Phek district. [3]
It covers an area of 1,011 sq km. There are 31 recognized villages, one Town Council (Meluri Town Council) and three EAC administrative headquarters in the district. [2] It is part of Meluri Assembly constituency
The district had a population of 22,558 in 2011 and is populated mostly by the Pochury Naga tribe. [2]
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