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45-617: Southern Angami or Japfüphiki is a geo-cultural region located in the southern part of Kohima District in the state of Nagaland in India with a portion of its territory also lying across the inter-state border in the Senapati District of Manipur . Kigwema and Viswema are considered to be the oldest settlements of the Angami Nagas . Numerous villages have branched out from these two ancestral settlements. In 1944,

90-835: A base from which they might have easily gone into the plains of India. Kohima has a large cemetery known as the Kohima War Cemetery for the Allied war dead; it is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . The cemetery lies on the slopes of Garrison Hill, in what was once the Deputy Commissioner's tennis court, which was the scene of intense fighting known as the Battle of the Tennis Court . The epitaph carved on

135-475: A full-fledged state on 1 December 1963, Kohima was named as the state capital. On 20 March 1986, two students Kekuojalie Sachü and Vikhozo Yhoshü were killed in indiscriminate firing by Nagaland Police when they participated in a peaceful protest called by the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) to rally against the state government's decision on the introduction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadres and

180-562: A multi-purpose stadium. The museum today presents ancient traditional Naga weaponry, traditional Naga clothes, etc. Tuophema is a heritage village located 36 kilometres north of Kohima. The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport , located 65 kilometres from the district headquarters Kohima . There are several helipads in Kohima District. Kohima Chiethu Airport is a planned airport to be built in Kohima. The Ministry of Defence gave

225-493: A population of 99,039 of which males and females were 51,626 and 47,413 respectively. Kohima has an average literacy rate of 90.76%, higher than the national average of 76.55%. Religion in Kohima City (2011) The major religion in Kohima is Christianity which is practised by 80.22% of the population. Other religions includes Hinduism (16.09%), Islam (3.06%) and Buddhism (0.45%). Tourism plays an important role in

270-466: A supplementary income for the people in Kohima district. The sector also provides employment to small and marginal farmers. As per the Livestock Census in 2007, the most prevalent type of livestock in the district are Fowls , Cattles and Pigs . There are no large industries in the district. However, there are numerous Small and medium-sized enterprises . The number of MSMEs registered in

315-528: A time when it was a village of the Angami Nagas . It became an urban centre in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province . It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II . The battle is often referred to as the Stalingrad of

360-596: Is a contemporary arts and music centre located in Jotsoma , about 6 km (3.7 mi) west of the city centre. The NAJ Cosfest is an Otaku -based cosplay festival held every year in the month of July. The annual event was started in 2013 and is organized by the Nagaland Anime Junkies. The cosfest is one of the biggest cosplay festivals in North East India . The Hornbill Festival is

405-457: Is a time of giving and sharing of food with each other. This is the only festival dedicated for girls. Southern Angami region is home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions in Nagaland. Southern Angami region of Kohima district assumes significance in the history of Nagaland Legislative Assembly as it produced the first opposition leader Vizol Angami in 1964. The region

450-596: Is divided into nineteen sectors with a total of thirty-three administrative wards under the authority of the Kohima Municipal Council , covering an area of about 35 km (14 sq mi). Each ward has its own council government and handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. The Kohima Police of the Nagaland Police is the police force responsible for maintaining security, law and order in

495-528: Is divided into two constituencies namely 14 AC Southern Angami—I and 15 AC Southern Angami–II . Kohima District Kohima District ( / k oʊ ˈ h iː m ə / ) 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 (out of then- 12 , now 16), with a population of 267,988, 45% of which

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540-515: Is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . Mount Japfü is the highest peak in the district. The world's tallest Rhododendron trees are found in the Japfü ranges. The range is also known for its trails and treks. Located 15 kilometres from Kohima , the Japfü peak offers views of Kohima city and the Himalayas. Nagaland State Museum or Kohima State Museum was established in 1970 as

585-708: Is not connected with the rail network. The nearest railway stations are the Chümoukedima Shokhüvi Railway Station and the Dimapur Railway Station . An extension of the railway line from Dimapur to Kohima was proposed and surveyed in 2009. Due to a dispute over land acquisition the track was resurveyed and an alternative alignment was proposed in 2013 and is expected to be completed by 2026. Regardless of its hilly terrain, cycling has become an increasingly popular way to get in and around Kohima. A bicycle-sharing system

630-783: Is the capital of the North East Indian state of Nagaland . With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality . The municipality covers 20 km (7.7 sq mi). The city lies on the foothills of Japfü section of the Barail Range located south of the District ( 25°40′N 94°07′E  /  25.67°N 94.12°E  / 25.67; 94.12 ) and has an average elevation of 1,261 m (4,137 ft). Originally known as Kewhira , Kohima's history goes back to

675-477: Is the most popular traditional sport in the region. The Naga Wrestling Championship held biennially at the Khuochiezhie Local Ground in Kohima. Kohima District has various tourist places to visit. Below are few of the tourist attractions in the district: The Dzüko Valley is situated 25 kilometres south of Kohima at an altitude of 2,462 metres (8,077 ft). Between November and March,

720-399: 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). Prior to India's independence, the area was part of Naga Hills District , with Kohima as

765-758: The Asian Highway 1 and the Tsiepfü Tsiepfhe Road (AG). Sokhriezie Park is a centrally located lake that sits below the PHQ Junction. Kohima Botanical Garden is located at New Ministers' Hill Ward and is looked after by the Nagaland Forest Department . The Kohima Capital Cultural Center is a cultural center which has a multipurpose hall that provides various facilities for its citizens. The Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA)

810-636: The Japfü – Barail intersection with Pulie Badze to the southwest overlooking the city. The city experiences a subtropical highland climate ( Köppen : Cwb ), with greater contrast between summer and winter than in other continents due to the monsoons but mild temperatures even for latitude and altitude. The months of June to September concentrate much of the precipitation. Kohima has been ranked 36th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India. Most Wards in Kohima experiences severe water shortages during

855-660: The Kohima Metropolitan Area . It is headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP). Kevithuto Sophie is the current SP of Kohima. In 2020, the Kohima North Police Station became the first police station and a government facility in the entire North Eastern Region of India to receive the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Certification for quality management system. As of 2011, Kohima had

900-601: The NDPP won by 16,000 votes over his rival K.L. Chishi of the Indian National Congress . Agriculture forms the major economic activity in the district. Most of the agriculturists in the district practice Shifting cultivation or Jhum cultivation. The main crop in the district is Paddy . Maize is another cereal produced in the district. Other major crops grown in the district are Potatoes , Ginger , Soybean and Ricebean . Animal husbandry acts as

945-750: The Southern Angami Public Organization was formed to protect and safeguard the territories of the Southern Angamis. Southern Angami region is located on the eastern part of the Barail mountain range with Mount Japfü at 3,048 m (10,000 ft) above sea level as its highest point. The region is bounded on the south by the Mao Nagas on the south west by the Maram Nagas , on the west by Zeliangrongs and

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990-816: The 1840s. In 1944 during the Second World War the Battle of Kohima along with the simultaneous Battle of Imphal was the turning point in the Burma Campaign . For the first time in South-East Asia , the Japanese lost the initiative to the Allies , which the Allies then retained until the end of the war. This hand-to-hand battle and slaughter prevented the Japanese Army from gaining

1035-764: The East . In 2013, the British National Army Museum voted the Battle of Kohima to be Britain's Greatest Battle . Kohima was originally known as Kewhi–ra . People from different places and directions came in search of a place to settle down and formed a homogenous group that necessitated the establishment of a village. They named it Kewhira which is derived from the Angami word kephfükewhi which means to "meet and assemble together" and ra means "village" with its area jurisdiction. The people of Kewhira are called Kewhimia ( mia means people) who are

1080-577: The No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to construct the civil airport. The nearest railway stations are the Chümoukedima Shokhüvi Railway Station and Dimapur Railway Station . The Dhansiri–Zubza line is an under-construction railway line which will connect Kohima with Dimapur via railways. The Kohima Zubza railway station in Zubza , 17 kilometres from Kohima City is currently under-construction. The Government of India has set 2023 as

1125-664: The Western Angamis, on the north by the Northern Angamis and on the east by the Chakhesang Nagas . The Hornbill Festival is held every year at Kisama in the month of December. The festival is considered to be the biggest in Northeast India . The St. Joseph's College, Jakhama Spring Fest is the biggest college fest in Nagaland. Te–l Khukhu is a festival that falls on 13 July ( Chünyi ). It

1170-530: The administrative circles. There exists also a District Urban Development Agency for Kohima. The current Deputy Commissioner of Kohima District is Shanavas C. Kohima District is subdivided into the five administrative circles of Chiephobozou, Botsa, Kezocha, Jakhama , Kohima Sadar and Sechü–Zubza . These administrative circles are grouped into three Rural Development Blocks, which are Kohima (for Kohima Sadar and Sechü–Zubza), Chiephobozou (for Chiephobozou, Botsa and some of Kezocha) and Jakhama (for Jakhama and

1215-456: The area, is stretched along the top of a mountain. The district is bounded by Tseminyü District to the north, Zünheboto District to the northeast, Phek District to the east, Senapati District of Manipur to the south, Peren to southwest and Chümoukedima District to the west. It is headquartered at Kohima , which is at an altitude of 1,444 metres (4,738 ft) above sea level. Mount Japfü at elevation of 3,014 metres (9,888 ft),

1260-530: The backdrop of widespread protests and civil unrest in the state, T. R. Zeliang announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. On 27 February 2023, a massive fire broke in Mao Market and NN Market, one of the biggest commercial areas in Kohima, causing complete damage to the markets. Kohima is located at 25°67' North, 94°10' East, in the southern part of Nagaland. It lies north of

1305-625: The biggest annual festival in North East India. The festival is held every year from 1 to 10 December with the purpose to promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions. The main venue is located at the Kisama Heritage Village , located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the city centre. The inhabitants of Kohima have been historically characterized as "fashion-conscious". Numerous fashion stores are located across

1350-599: The city and a number of fashion related events are held annually. The southern wards starting from Main Town and beyond are the most fashionable areas of Kohima. The Nagaland State Museum is located in Bayavü Hill and displays a comprehensive collection of artefacts including ancient sculptures, traditional dresses, inscriptions of the Naga people. The Kohima Jain Temple , the oldest Jain temple in North East India

1395-639: The city's economy. The number of tourists visiting Kohima has been increasing significantly each year. Kohima War Cemetery is a memorial dedicated to soldiers of the 2nd British Division of the Allied Forces who died in the Second World War at Kohima in April 1944. There are 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War at this cemetery. Sakhrie Park is a recreational park located at Middle Tsiepfü Tsiepfhe Ward (Middle AG) located between

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1440-559: The deadline to connect all Northeastern state capitals with railways. The district is well-connected with roads and highways. The NH 2 and NH 29 pass through the district alongside other intra-district roads. Nagaland State Transport buses are available from Dimapur for Kohima. Private taxis can be availed as well. 25°40′N 94°07′E  /  25.667°N 94.117°E  / 25.667; 94.117 Kohima Kohima ( / k oʊ ˈ h iː m ə / ; Angami Naga : Kewhira ( IPA: [ˈkɛʍɪɻə] ))

1485-409: The district headquarters. Kohima District was created as one of the three districts of the newly inaugurated of Nagaland state on 1 December 1961. In 1973, the new districts of Phek and Wokha were created out of Kohima District, as in 1997 Dimapur District was similarly carved out. Peren District was carved out in 2003. Kohima District has a hilly landscape - Kohima Urban Area, typical of

1530-485: The district till 2009-10 numbered to 52 which employed around 571 persons. The Angami Nagas in the district are skilled artisans and craftsmen. As per the 2011 Census of India , Kohima District as a literacy rate of 85.23%. Literacy among the Scheduled Tribes stands at 83.86% with male literacy at 79.6% and female literacy at 88.45%. There are numerous colleges in the district. Kene or Naga Wrestling

1575-616: The district, followed by 85% of the people. Hinduism is the second-largest religion, followed by 11% of the population. Islam and Other religions form 1.8% and 0.57% of the population respectively. The following languages are spoken in Kohima District: As part of the Lok Sabha , Kohima District is part of the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency . In the 2019 Indian general election , Tokheho Yepthomi of

1620-484: The dry seasons. The current water resources from the reservoirs of Zarü River and the streams from the slopes of Pulie Badze do not fulfill the needs of the rapidly growing population of Kohima. With the augmentation of the Zarü River project and several other upcoming water projects to be supplied from Dzüko Valley and others. The water supply is expected to cover more wards. The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC)

1665-611: The extension of the Disturbed Area Belt from 5 to 20 km along the Indo-Myanmar (Indo- Burma ) border. The event was so tumultuous that it led three Cabinet ministers and five State Ministers of Nagaland to resign. On 5 March 1995, when a convoy of the 16th Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army was traversing through Kohima, a tyre burst from one of the convoy's own vehicle led the armed troops to mistake

1710-624: The highest peak in the district is located in the Southern Angami Region of the district. In 1980, Kohima District became home to the Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary , which has an area of 9.2 km (3.6 sq mi). It is a natural habitat for Blyth’s Tragopan . Kohima District is administered by a Deputy Commissioner, who has a number of Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) and Sub-Division officers (SDOs) with responsibilities for each of

1755-577: The indigenous inhabitants and hereditarily owned the land of Kewhira . According to oral history, the historical founder of Kewhira Village was Tsiera (stone defender). The village is said to be more than 700 years old and is believed to be the second largest village in Asia. The village is divided into four large clans ( thinuo ): Tsütuonuomia , Lhisemia , Dapfhütsumia and Pfüchatsumia (T, L, D, and P Khel respectively). The East India Company Administration started to expand into Kohima beginning

1800-478: The memorial of the 2nd British Division in the cemetery has become world-famous as the Kohima poem. When You Go Home, Tell Them of Us and Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today. The verse is attributed to John Maxwell Edmonds (1875–1958), and is thought to have been inspired by the epitaph written by Simonides to honour the Greek who fell at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. When Nagaland became

1845-418: The rest of Kezocha). According to the 2011 census of India Kohima District has a population of 267,988, of which 121,088 or 45% lived in urban areas. This gives it a ranking of 576th in India (out of a total of 640 ). Kohima district has a sex ratio of 928 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 85%. Religion in Kohima District (2011) Christianity is the largest religion in

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1890-568: The sound of the tyre bursting for a bomb attack. The troops reacted immediately and started firing at civilian populace. A total of 7 were killed and 36 were left injured. The incident is widely referred to as the 1995 Kohima Massacre. On 2 February 2017, the office building of the Kohima Municipal Council was burned down by a mob as part of the boycott of the Civic Elections . The fire significantly damaged adjoining government and private buildings. On 19 February, in response against

1935-425: The valley is dotted with red and white rhododendrons and wildflowers. Khonoma is an ancient Angami village known for its greenery and terraced fields. The village lies 20 kilometres west of Kohima . Kisama Heritage Village is a heritage village located 13 kilometres south of Kohima city. The Heritage Village is the venue of the annual Hornbill Festival . Kohima War Cemetery is a World War 2 cemetery. It

1980-529: Was established in 1920. The most widely circulated newspapers in Kohima are The Morung Express , Nagaland Post , Eastern Mirror , Nagaland Page and the local newspaper Capi . The city was also home to the now defunct Kewhira Dielie , the first modern newspaper published from Nagaland. State-owned All India Radio has a local station in Kohima, which transmits various programs of mass interest like AIR FM Tragopan , etc. The major public transportation in Kohima are buses and taxis. Kohima

2025-407: Was established in 2005 under India's Constitution (Seventy-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1992. It has waste management, drainage and trade licensing and other responsibilities. Other departments of the state government , which sit in Kohima, also have a role in the administration of Kohima. The "City Development Plan" for the town, for example, was written by state Urban Development Department. Kohima

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