• Population: 1,990,036
• Capital: Kohima
• Area: 6,401 square miles (16,579 sq km)
• Capital: Kohima
• Area: 6,401 square miles (16,579 sq km)
Nagaland, state in extreme northeastern
India, bordered on the west and north by Assam state, on the east by Myanmar
(formerly known as Burma), on the north by Arunachal Pradesh state, and on the
south by Manipur state. Nagaland is one of India's smallest states, with a
total area of 16,579 sq km (6400 sq mi). The Naga Hills run through this small
state, which has Saramati as its highest peak at a height of 12,600 ft. The
main rivers that flow through Nagaland are Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu and Jhanji.
The terrain is mountainous, thickly wooded, and cut by deep river valleys.
There is a wide variety of plant and animal life. Nagaland has a monsoon
climate with generally high humidity; rainfall averages between 1800 and 2500
mm (70 and 100 in) a year.
Nagaland has a single-chamber Legislative
Assembly with 60 seats. The state sends two members to the Indian national
parliament: one to the RajyaSabha (upper house) and one to the LokSabha (lower
house). There are seven local government administrative districts - Mokokchung,
Tuensang, Mon, Wokha, Zunheboto, Phek and Kohima. The capital is Kohima.
History
Little is known about the early history of
what is now Nagaland, including the origin of several large sandstone pillars
at Dimapur. British rule was established over the area by the 1890s, and
headhunting, then a traditional practice, was outlawed. The Naga territory
remained split between Assam and the North East Frontier Agency after Indian
independence in 1947, despite a vocal movement advocating the political union
of all the Naga tribes; one faction called for secession from India. In 1957,
following violent incidents, the Indian government established a single Naga
administrative unit under Indian rule. The Naga people responded by refusing to
pay their taxes and by conducting a campaign of sabotage. In 1960 the Indian
government agreed to make Nagaland a self-governing state within India; the
state was officially inaugurated in 1963. Naga separatists, however, continued
to show violent opposition; they have been demanding autonomy and creation of a
single administrative unit comprising all the Naga inhabited areas spanning
across some of the north eastern states. Naga rebels and the Indian government
have agreed on a ceasefire and peace talks are going on.
Best time to visit Nagaland
With a pleasant type of weather throughout
the year, this state of India has got warm summers and cold winters. The three
prominent seasons experienced by the people residing there are as follows:
Summer: The summer season in Nagaland stretches mainly from the month of
June to September, partly coinciding with the rainy season, when the
temperature can rise to around 31° C. The hottest month is July.
Monsoon: Monsoon in this state sets in during the month of May and
continues till October with an average annual precipitation of 220 cm to 250
cm.
Winter: Winter season in this state starts from October and continues
till the month of February. December to February, being the coldest months,
experiences temperature falling down to even 4° C. The maximum temperature
rises to about 24° C during this time.
Apart from that, a year's windiest months are February and March. Thus,
the best time to visit this state of north east India is the period in between
the months of October and May.
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