Where is nagaland situated

A industrial growth centre at Dimapur is under construction. There is no major or medium irrigation project so far constructed in the state. The irrigation works are mostly meant to divert small hill stream lets to irrigate valleys used for rice cultivation.

Dimapur is the only airport of the state and is connecting Dimapur with Kolkata by tri-weekly Indian Airlines service. Nagaland, sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of the east; the exquisitely picturesque landscapes, the vibrant colourful sunrise and sunset, lush and verdant flora, unimaginable beauty, moulded perfectly for a breath taking experience. WRIS publications.

Inter Basin Water Transfer Links. Table of Contents Nagaland. Log In. Article Discussion. Read Show pagesource Old revisions. The region is deeply dissected by rivers; the Doyang and Dikhu in the north, the Barak in the southwest, and the tributaries of the Chindwin River in Myanmar in the southeast. Nagaland has a monsoonal wet-dry climate. Annual rainfall averages between 70 and inches 1, and 2, mm and is concentrated in the months of the southwest monsoon May to September.

After the independence of India in , the area remained a part of the province of Assam. In , the Naga Hills district of Assam and the Tuensang frontier were united in a single political entity that became a Union territory.

Statehood was officially granted in and the first state-level democratic elections were held in The nearest airport and railhead are at Dimapur, Nagaland's gateway and commercial center.

Economy of Nagaland Agriculture is the main important economic activity in Nagaland. Principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, potatoes and fibers. However, Nagaland still depends on the import of food supplies from other states.

The widespread practice of jhum - clearing for cultivation - has led to soil erosion and loss of fertility. Only the Angami and Chakesang tribes in the Kohima district use terracing and irrigation techniques.

Forestry is also an important source of income. Cottage industries such as weaving, woodwork and pottery are also an important source of revenue. Tourism is important, but largely limited owing to the state's geographic isolation and political instability in recent years. Education in Nagaland The literacy rate in Nagaland is The major university in the state is Nagaland University, which has three campuses at Kohima, Lumami and Medziphema. Food of Nagaland The main food of the Naga tribes is rice.

It is taken with meat or vegetables. The Nagas are very fond of chillies and the Semas eat them with the greatest delight. Meat could be beef, pork and chicken. Nagas also eat mithun, dogs, cats, fish, spiders, birds, crabs - in fact almost any living thing that he can lay his hands on.

Even the elephant is eaten and is considered a delicacy. No part of the animal is wasted. Be aware road conditions can be terrible in some parts of the state and landslides are relatively common; enquire locally about the current conditions of specific routes.

The official language of the state is English, having been declared as the official language by the local assembly in the s. Nagamese, a creole language based on Assamese , is understood and spoken by most of the locals. As Nagaland is a tribal nation, some of the most commonly spoken tribal languages in the state are Konyak , Ao , Lotha , and Angami.

You're not expected to know a word of any of these languages, but learning a few words will most certainly endear you to the locals. As is the case with most states in North-East India, Hindi is not universally understood and very few people speak the language proficiently.

A typical Naga table consists of a meat dish, a boiled vegetable dish or two, rice and a chutney tathu. Nagas tend to prefer boiled edible organic leaves. Some common dishes are:. Naga food tends to be spicy chillies. There are different varieties of chillies in Nagaland, the strongest being bhut jolokia , thought to be the world's hottest chilli until The ginger used in the Naga cuisine is spicy, aromatic and is different from the common ginger.

The garlic and ginger leaves are also used in cooking with meat.