Important Facts about Nagaland
State |
Nagaland |
| State Map |  |
| Capital | Kohima |
| Date of Formation | 1 December 1963 |
| Chief Minister | Present Chief Minister – Neiphiu Rio (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party)
List of Chief Ministers of Nagaland First Chief Minister – P. Shilu Ao |
| Governor | Present Governor – Shri Ravindra Narayana Ravi
List of Governors of Nagaland First Governor – Vishnu Sahay |
| Seat of High Court | Gauhati High Court – Kohima Bench
List of Chief Justice of Nagaland High Court |
| Members of Rajya Sabha | Total number of Seats – 1
1. Shri K.G. Kenye (Naga Peoples Front) |
| Members of Parliment (MP Seats) | Total number of Seats – 01
MP Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Nagaland Present MP Yepthomi, Shri Tokheho Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) |
| MLA Seats | Total number of Seats – 60
MLA Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Dimapur-I Present MLA H. Tovihoto Ayemi |
| Number of District | 11
Name of the Districts Dimapur |
| Area | 16,579 km2 |
| Rank of state by Area | 26th |
| Population (2011) | 1,980,602 |
| Literacy rate | 80.11% |
| Types Of Religion | Christianity (88.1%), Hinduism (8.74%), Islam (2.44%), Buddhism (0.34%), Jainism (0.13%), Sikhism (0.1%), Naga folk religion and other (0.14%), Not religious (0.10%) |
| Neighbouring States | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur |
| Neighbouring Countries | Myanmar |
| Main Language | English |
| Other Languages | Ao, Konyak, Lotha, Angami, Sumi, Phom, Yimchungre, Sangtam, Chakru, Chang, Zeliang, Bengali, Rengma, Hindi, Kheza, Khiamniungan, Kuki, Assamese, Chakhesang |
| Biggest River in Nagaland | Doyang |
| Number of River in Nagaland | Doyang, Dhansiri, Dikhu & Jhanji |
| Number Lake in Nagaland | 05 (Shilloi Lake, Dzudu Lake, Tsumang Lake, Totsu Wozhu Lake, Lake Aizuto) |
| Coastline | – – |
| Number of Beaches in Nagaland | – – |
| Number of Mountains in Nagaland | 05 (Mount Saramati, Mol Len, Nagalaphu, Naga Hills, Javo) |
| Agricultural land [Km2] | – – |
| Forest Land [Km2] | 12, 966 Km2 |
| Latitude | 26.1584° N |
| Longitude | 94.5624° E |
| City & Town | Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai, Kolosib, Saiha, Serchhip, Lawngtlai |
| Transport & Communication | Road, Railway, Air |
| AirPorts | Dimapur Airport |
| International Airports | – – |
| Major Ports | – – |
| Length of National Highways | 1150.09Km |
| National Highway Number | 36, 39, 61, 150 & 155 |
| Railway Length | 11.13 Km |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Nagaland | Fakim WLS, Puliebadze WLS, Rangapahar WLS, Singphan WLS |
| Major Temples in Nagaland | DIMAPUR KALIBRI TEMPLE DURGABARI TEMPLE |
| Major Tourist Places in Nagaland | Kohima War Cemetery (Kohima), Naga Heritage Village (Kohima), Khonoma Village (Kohima), Kisama Heritage Village (Kohima), Catholic Church (Kohima), Dzukou Valley, Kohima Museum (Kohima), Kachari Ruins (Dimapur), Longwa Village (Mon), The Catholic Cathedral (Kohima), Japfu Peak (Kohima), Honkong Market (Dimapur), Nagaland Science Centre (Dimapur), Triple Falls (Dimapur), Ungma (Mokokchung), Pulie Badze (Kohima), Nagaland Zoological Park (Dimapur), Doyang River (Wokha), Shilloi Lake (Kohima), Changkikong Range (Mokokchung), Doyang Hydro Project (Wokha), Naga Bazzar (Kohima), Mount Tiyi (Wokha), Liphanyan Governor’s Camp (Wokha) |
| Legislative Assembly Name | Legislative Assembly of Nagaland |
| Emblem |  |
| State Dance | |
| State Anthem | God Bless My Nagaland |
| Cuisine | A typical Naga meal consists of a meat dish, a boiled vegetable dish or two, rice and a chutney (Tathu), Sichuan pepper is a popular spice used by the Nagas |
| State Animal | Gayal |
| State Bird | Blyth’s tragopan |
| State Flower | Rhododendron arboreum |
| State Fruit | |
| State tree | Alnus nepalensis |
| Sport | |
| Number of National Park in Nagaland | Intanki National Park |
| Movie Industry Name | – – |
| Festivals | Horn Bill Festival, Moatsu Festival, Nazu Festival, Sekrenyi Festival, Tuluni Festival, Yemshe Festival, Sankarni Festival, Rengma Ngadah Festival |
| Website | nagaland.gov.in |