Kohima district

Prior to India's independence, the area was part of Naga Hills District, with Kohima as the district headquarters. Kohima District was created as one of the three districts of the newly inaugurated Nagaland state on 1 December 1961. Peren District was carved out in 2003. The 2021 creation of Tseminyü District left Kohima District in its current form. == Geography ==

Kohima District has a hilly landscape - Kohima Urban Area, typical of the area, is stretched along the top of a mountain. Flora and fauna In 1980, Kohima District became home to the Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of . It is a natural habitat for Blyth's Tragopan. Climate {{Weather box == Administration ==

Kohima District is administered by a Deputy Commissioner, assisted by a number of Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) and Sub-Division officers (SDOs) with responsibilities for each of the administrative circles. There exists also a District Urban Development Agency for Kohima. The current Deputy Commissioner of Kohima District is Shanavas C. == Demographics ==

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 Christianity is the largest religion in the district, followed by 85% of the people. Hinduism is the second-largest religion, followed by 11% of the population. Islam and other religions are followed by 1.8% and 0.57% of the population respectively. Languages The following languages are spoken in Kohima District: • Angami–Pochuri languages • Angami language ==Government and politics==

The district has seven assembly constituences, namely, Kohima Town, Northern Angami I, Northern Angami II, Southern Angami I, Southern Angami II and Western Angami. == Economy ==

Agriculture 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 Animal husbandry acts as 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. Industry There are no large industries in the district. However, there are numerous Small and medium-sized enterprises. The number of MSMEs registered in the district till 2009-10 numbered to 52 which employed around 571 persons. The Angami Nagas in the district are skilled artisans and craftsmen. == Education ==

As per the 2011 Census of India, Kohima District as a literacy rate of 85.23%. Colleges • Alder College, Kohima • Baptist College, Kohima • Capital College of Higher Education, Kohima • College of Arts and Technology, Nerhe–Phezha • Faith Theological Seminary, Kohima • Japfü Christian College, Kigwema • Kohima Bible College, Kohima • Kohima College, Kohima • Kohima Law College, Kohima • Kohima Science College, Jotsoma • Kros College, Kohima • Model Christian College, Kohima • Modern College • Modern Institute of Teacher Education, Kohima • Mount Olive College, Kohima • Mountain View Christian College, Kohima • National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Kohima • Oriental College, Kohima • Sazolie College, Jotsoma • Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechü Zubza • St. Joseph's College, Jakhama • State College of Teacher Education, Kohima Universities • Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre, Kohima • Nagaland University, Meriema Campus • The Global Open University, Kohima == Sports ==

Wrestling Kene or Naga Wrestling is the most popular traditional sport in the region. The Naga Wrestling Championship held biennially at the Khuochiezie Local Ground in Kohima. == Tourism ==

Kohima District has various tourist places to visit. Below are few of the tourist attractions in the district: Dzüko Valley The Dzüko Valley is situated 25 kilometres south of Kohima at an altitude of . Between November and March, the valley is dotted with red and white rhododendrons and wildflowers. Kohima War Cemetery Kohima War Cemetery is a World War 2 cemetery. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Tuophema Tourist Village Tuophema is a heritage village located 36 kilometres north of Kohima. == Transportation ==

Air 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 the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to construct the civil airport. Rail 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 the deadline to connect all Northeastern state capitals with railways. Road 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. == Notable people ==