Nagaland - Wikipedia Nagaland State in India Nagaland State Kohima Cathedral Seal Coordinates ( Kohima ) : 25 ° 40 ′ N 94 ° 07 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 25.67 ° N 94.12 ° E ﻿ / 25.67 ; 94.12 Coordinates : 25 ° 40 ′ N 94 ° 07 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 25.67 ° N 94.12 ° E ﻿ / 25.67 ; 94.12 Country India Formation 1 December 1963 Capital Kohima Largest city Dimapur Districts 11 Government Governor Padmanabha Acharya Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio ( NDPP ) and Yanthungo Patton ( BJP ) Legislature Unicameral ( 60 seats ) Parliamentary constituency Rajya Sabha 1 Lok Sabha 1 High Court Guwahati High Court - Kohima Bench Area Total 16,579 km ( 6,401 sq mi ) Area rank 26th Population ( 2011 ) Total 1,980,602 Rank 25th Density 119 / km ( 310 / sq mi ) Time zone IST ( UTC + 05 : 30 ) PIN 797001 - 798627 ISO 3166 code IN - NL HDI 0.770 ( high ) HDI rank 4th ( 2005 ) Literacy 80.11 % ( 15th ) Official language English Website nagaland.gov.in/ It was carved out from the state of Assam by the State of Nagaland Act, 1962 State symbols of Nagaland Animal Mithun Bird Blyth 's tragopan ( Tragopan blythii ) Flower Rhododendron Tree Alder Nagaland / ˈnɑːɡəlænd / is a state in Northeast India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to the north, Myanmar to the east, and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur. It has an area of 16,579 square kilometres ( 6,401 sq mi ) with a population of 1,980,602 per the 2011 Census of India, making it one of the smallest states of India. The state is inhabited by 16 tribes -- Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Kachari, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Kuki, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchunger, and Zeme - Liangmai ( Zeliang ) Each tribe is unique in character with its own distinct customs, language and dress. Two threads common to all are language and religion. English is the official language, the language of education, and spoken by most residents. Nagaland is one of three states in India where the population is mostly Christian. Nagaland became the 16th state of India on 1 December 1963. Agriculture is the most important economic activity and the principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, potatoes, and fibres. Other significant economic activity includes forestry, tourism, insurance, real estate, and miscellaneous cottage industries. The state has experienced insurgency, as well as inter-ethnic conflict since the 1950s. The violence and insecurity have long limited Nagaland 's economic development, because it had to commit its scarce resources to law, order, and security. The state is mostly mountainous except those areas bordering Assam valley which comprises 9 % of the total area of the state. Mount Saramati is the highest peak at 3,840 metres and its range forms a natural barrier between Nagaland and Burma. It lies between the parallels of 98 and 96 degrees east longitude and 26.6 and 27.4 degrees latitude north. The state is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Contents 1 History 1.1 Antiquity 1.2 British India 1.2. 1 World War II 1.2. 2 Naga national wakening 1.3 Since Indian independence 1.3. 1 Nagaland statehood 1.4 Historical rituals 1.4. 1 Head hunting 1.4. 2 Feasts of Merit 2 Geography 2.1 Climate 2.2 Flora and fauna 2.3 Geology 2.4 Urbanization 3 Demographics 3.1 Population 3.2 Languages 3.3 Religion 4 Government 4.1 Districts 4.2 Elections 5 Economy 5.1 Tourism 5.2 Natural resources 5.3 Festivals 5.3. 1 Hornbill Festival of Nagaland 6 Transportation 6.1 Railway 6.2 Roadway 6.2. 1 State highways 6.3 Airway 7 Education 8 Culture 8.1 Cuisine 9 Newspapers 10 See also 11 References 12 Further reading 13 External links History See also : Naga people Antiquity A sketch of Angami Naga tribesman from 1875. The ancient history of the Nagas is unclear. Tribes migrated at different times, each settling in the northeastern part of present India and establishing their respective sovereign mountain terrains and village - states. There are no records of whether they came from the northern Mongolian region, southeast Asia or southwest China, except that their origins are from the east of India and that historic records show the present - day Naga people settled before the arrival of the Ahoms in 1228 AD. The origin of the word ' Naga ' is also unclear. A popularly accepted, but controversial, view is that it originated from the Burmese word ' naka ' or ' naga ', meaning people with earrings. Others suggest it means pierced noses. Both naka and naga are pronounced the same way in Burmese. The ancient name of Nagaland is ' Nakanchi ' or ' Naganchi ', derived from the Naga language. Before the arrival of European colonialism in South Asia, there had been many wars, persecution and raids from Burma on Naga tribes, Meitei people and others in India 's northeast. The invaders came for `` head hunting '' and to seek wealth and captives from these tribes and ethnic groups. When the British inquired Burmese guides about the people living in northern Himalayas, they were told ' Naka '. This was recorded as ' Naga ' and has been in use thereafter. British India A British India 1940 map showing Nagaland and Kohima City as part of Assam. With the arrival of the British East India Company in the early 19th century, followed by the British Raj, Britain expanded its domain over the whole of South Asia, including the Naga Hills. The first Europeans to enter the hills were Captains Jenkins and Pemberton in 1832. The early contact with the Naga tribes were characterised by suspicion and conflict. The colonial interests in Assam, such as tea estates and other trading posts suffered from raids from tribes who were known for their bravery and `` head hunting '' practices. To put an end to these raids, the British troops recorded 10 military expeditions between 1839 and 1850. In February 1851, at the bloody battle at Kikrüma, people died on the British and the Kikrüma Naga tribe side ; in days after the battle, intertribal warfare followed that led to more bloodshed. After that war, the British adopted a policy of respect and non-interference with Naga tribes. Despite this, between 1851 and 1865, Naga tribes continued to raid the British in Assam. The British India Government, fresh from the shocks of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, reviewed its governance structure throughout South Asia including its northeastern region. In 1866, the British India administration established a post at Samaguting with the explicit goal of ending intertribal warfare and tribal raids on property and personnel. In 1869, Captain Butler was appointed to lead and consolidate the British presence in the Nagaland Hills. In 1878, the headquarters were transferred to Kohima -- creating a city that remains an important centre of administration, commerce and culture for Nagaland. On 4 October 1879, G.H. Damant ( M.A.C.S ), a British political agent, went to Khonoma with troops, where he was shot dead with 35 of his team. Kohima was subsequently attacked and the stockade looted. This violence led to a determined effort by the British Raj to return and respond. The subsequent defeat of Khonoma marked the end of serious and persistent hostility in the Naga Hills. Between 1880 and 1922, the British administration consolidated their position over a large area of the Naga Hills and integrated it into its Assam operations. The British administration enforced the rupee as the currency for economic activity and a system of structured tribal government that was very different than historic social governance practices. These developments triggered profound social changes among the Naga people. In parallel, since the mid-19th century, Christian missionaries from the United States and Europe, stationed in India, reached into Nagaland and neighbouring states, converting Nagaland 's Naga tribes from animism to Christianity. World War II Kohima War Cemetery, Kohima, Nagaland Main article : Battle of Kohima See also : Battle of the Tennis Court In 1944 during World War II, the Indian National Army with the help of Japanese Army, led by Netaji Subhashchandra Bose, invaded through Burma and attempted to take India through Kohima. The population was evacuated. British India soldiers defended the area of Kohima and having lost many of their original force were relieved by British in June 1944. Together the British and Indian troops successfully repelled the Japanese troops. The battle was fought from 4 April to 22 June 1944 from the town of Kohima, coordinated with action at Imphal, Manipur. The Indian National Army lost half their numbers, many through starvation, and were forced to withdraw through Burma. There is the World War II Cemetery, and the War Museum, in honour of those who lost their lives during World War II during the fighting between British Empire and Japanese troops. Nearly 4,000 British Empire troops lost their lives, along with 3,000 Japanese. Many of those who lost their lives were Naga people, particularly of Angami tribe. Near the memorial is the Kohima Cathedral, on Aradura hill, built with funds from the families and friends of deceased Japanese soldiers. Prayers are held in Kohima for peace and in memory of the fallen of both sides of the battle. Naga National wakening In 1929, a Memorandum was submitted to the Simon Statutory Commission, requesting that the Nagas be exempt from reforms and new taxes proposed in British India, should be left alone to determine their own future. This Naga Memorandum stated, Before the British Government conquered our country in 1879 - 80, we were living in a state of intermittent warfare with the Assamese of the Assam valley to the North and West of our country and Manipuris to the South. They never conquered us nor were we subjected to their rules. On the other hand, we were always a terror to these people. Our country within the administered area consists of more than eight regions quite different from one another, with quite different languages which can not be understood by each other, and there are more regions outside the administered area which are not known at present. We have no unity among us and it is only the British Government that is holding us together now. Our education is poor. (... ) Our country is poor and it does not pay for any administration. Therefore if it is continued to be placed under Reformed Scheme, we are afraid new and heavy taxes will have to be imposed on us, and when we can not pay, then all lands have to be sold and in long run we shall have no share in the land of our birth and life will not be worth living then. Though our land at present is within the British territory, Government have always recognised our private rights in it, but if we are forced to enter the council the majority of whose number is sure to belong to other districts, we also have much fear the introduction of foreign laws and customs to supersede our own customary laws which we now enjoy. -- Naga Memorandum to Simon Commission, British India, 1929 From 1929 to 1935, the understanding of sovereignty by Nagas was ' self - rule ' based on traditional territorial definition. From 1935 to 1945, Nagas were merely asking for autonomy within Assam. In response to the Naga memorandum to Simon Commission, the British House of Commons decreed that the Naga Hills ought to be kept outside the purview of the New Constitution ; the Government of India Act, 1935 and ordered Naga areas as Excluded Area ; meaning outside the administration of British India government. Thereafter from 1 April 1937, it was brought under the direct administration of the Crown through Her Majesty 's representative ; the Governor of Assam province. The Naga Memorandum submitted by the Naga Club ( which later became the Naga National Council ) to the Simon Commission explicitly stated, ' to leave us alone to determine ourselves as in ancient times. ' In February 1946, the Naga Club officially took shape into a unified Naga National Council in Wokha. In June 1946, the Naga National Council submitted a four - point memorandum to officials discussing the independence of India from British colonial rule. The memorandum strongly protested against the grouping of Assam with Bengal and asserted that Naga Hills should be constitutionally included in an autonomous Assam, in a free India, with local autonomy, due safeguards and separate electorate for the Naga tribes. Jawaharlal Nehru replied to the memorandum and welcomed the Nagas to join the Union of India promising local autonomy and safeguards. On 9 April 1946, the Naga National Council ( NNC ) submitted a memorandum to the British Cabinet Mission during its visit to Delhi. The crux of the memorandum stated that : `` Naga future would not be bound by any arbitrary decision of the British Government and no recommendation would be accepted without consultation ''. In June 1946, the NNC submitted a four - point memorandum signed by T. Sakhrie ; the then Secretary of NNC, to the still - visiting British Cabinet Mission. The memorandum stated that : 1. The NNC stands for the solidarity of all Naga tribes, including those in un-administered areas ; 2. The Council protests against the grouping of Assam with Bengal ; 3. The Naga Hills should be constitutionally included in an autonomous Assam, in a free India, with local autonomy and due safeguards for the interests of the Nagas ; 4. The Naga tribes should have a separate electorate. On 1 August 1946, Nehru, President of the Indian National Congress Party in his reply to the memorandum, appealed to the Nagas to join the Union of India promising local autonomy and safeguards in a wide - ranging areas of administration. It was after 1946 only that the Nagas had asserted their inalienable right to be a separate nation and an absolute right to live independently. Since Indian independence After the independence of India in 1947, the area remained a part of the province of Assam. Nationalist activities arose amongst a section of the Nagas. Phizo - led Naga National Council and demanded a political union of their ancestral and native groups. The movement led to a series of violent incidents, that damaged government and civil infrastructure, attacked government officials and civilians. The union government sent the Indian Army in 1955, to restore order. In 1957, an agreement was reached between Naga leaders and the Indian government, creating a single separate region of the Naga Hills. The Tuensang frontier was united with this single political region, Naga Hills Tuensang Area ( NHTA ), and it became a Union territory directly administered by the Central government with a large degree of autonomy. This was not satisfactory to the tribes, however, and agitation with violence increased across the state -- including attacks on army and government institutions, banks, as well as non-payment of taxes. In July 1960, following discussion between Prime Minister Nehru and the leaders of the Naga People Convention ( NPC ), a 16 - point agreement was arrived at whereby the Government of India recognised the formation of Nagaland as a full - fledged state within the Union of India. Nagaland statehood Accordingly, the territory was placed under the Nagaland Transitional Provisions Regulation, 1961 which provided for an Interim body consisting of 45 members to be elected by tribes according to the customs, traditions and usage of the respective tribes. Subsequently, Nagaland attained statehood with the enactment of the state of Nagaland Act in 1962 by the Parliament. The interim body was dissolved on 30 November 1963 and the state of Nagaland was formally inaugurated on 1 December 1963 and Kohima was declared as the state capital. After elections in January 1964, the first democratically elected Nagaland Legislative Assembly was constituted on 11 February 1964. Kohima War Cemetery The rebel activity continued, in the form of banditry and attacks, motivated more by tribal rivalry and personal vendetta than by political aspiration. Cease - fires were announced and negotiations continued, but this did little to stop the violence. In March 1975, direct presidential rule was imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the state. In November 1975, the leaders of largest rebellion groups agreed to lay down their arms and accept the Indian constitution, a small group did not agree and continued their insurgent activity. The Nagaland Baptist Church Council played an important role by initiating peace efforts in 1960s. This took concrete and positive shape during its Convention in early 1964. It formed the Nagaland Peace Council in 1972. However, these efforts have not completely ended the inter-factional violence. In 2012, the state 's leaders approached Indian central government to seek a political means for a lasting peace within the state. Over the 5 - year period of 2009 to 2013, between 0 and 11 civilians died per year in Nagaland from rebellion related activity ( or less than 1 death per 100,000 people ), and between 3 and 55 militants deaths per year in inter-factional killings ( or between 0 and 3 deaths per 100,000 people ). The world 's average annual death rate from intentional violence, in recent years, has been 7.9 per 100,000 people. The most recent Nagaland Legislative Assembly election took place on 27th February 2018 to elect the Members of the Legislative Assembly ( MLA ) in 59 out of the 60 Assembly Constituencies in the state. The scheduled election in Northern Angami II constituency did not take place as only incumbent MLA Neiphiu Rio was nominated and was therefore declared elected unopposed. A voter turnout of 75 % was observed in the 2018 election. Historical rituals Historically, Naga tribes celebrated two main rituals. These were feasting and head hunting. Head hunting This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( May 2016 ) Head hunting, a male activity, would involve separating men from their women before, during and after coming back from an expedition. The women, as a cultural practice, would encourage men to undertake head - hunting as a prerequisite to marriage. The men would go on an expedition against other tribes or neighbouring kingdoms, and kill to score number of heads they were able to hunt. A successful head hunter would be conferred a right to ornaments. The practice of head hunting was banned in 19th century India, and is no longer practised among Naga people. Feasts of Merit In Naga society, individuals were expected to find their place in the social hierarchy, and prestige was the key to maintaining or increasing social status. To achieve these goals a man, whatever his ascendancy, had to be a headhunter or great warrior, have many conquests among women sex, or complete a series of merit feasts. The Feasts of Merit reflected the splendor and celebration of Naga life. Only married men could give such Feasts, and his wife took a prominent and honoured place during the ritual which emphasised male - female co-operation and interdependence. His wife brewed the beer which he offered to the guests. The event displayed ceremonies and festivities organised by the sponsor. The Feast given by a wealthier tribes person would be more extravagant. He would typically invite everyone from the tribe. This event bestowed honour to the couple from the tribe. After the Feast, the tribe would give the couple rights to ornaments equally. Geography Forest around Pangti Village and Doyang Dam region Nagaland is largely a mountainous state. The Naga Hills rise from the Brahmaputra Valley in Assam to about 2,000 feet ( 610 m ) and rise further to the southeast, as high as 6,000 feet ( 1,800 m ). Mount Saramati at an elevation of 12,601.70 feet ( 3,841.00 m ) is the state 's highest peak ; this is where the Naga Hills merge with the Patkai Range in which form the boundary with Burma. Rivers such as the Doyang and Diphu to the north, the Barak river in the southwest, dissect the entire state. 20 percent of the total land area of the state is covered with wooded forest, a haven for flora and fauna. The evergreen tropical and the sub tropical forests are found in strategic pockets in the state. Climate Nagaland has a largely monsoon climate with high humidity levels. Annual rainfall averages around 70 -- 100 inches ( 1,800 -- 2,500 mm ), concentrated in the months of May to September. Temperatures range from 70 ° F ( 21 ° C ) to 104 ° F ( 40 ° C ). In winter, temperatures do not generally drop below 39 ° F ( 4 ° C ), but frost is common at high elevations. The state enjoys a salubrious climate. Summer is the shortest season in the state that lasts for only a few months. The temperature during the summer season remains between 16 ° C ( 61 ° F ) to 31 ° C ( 88 ° F ). Winter makes an early arrival and bitter cold and dry weather strikes certain regions of the state. The maximum average temperature recorded in the winter season is 24 ° C ( 75 ° F ). Strong northwest winds blow across the state during the months of February and March. Flora and fauna Blyth 's tragopan or the grey - bellied tragopan About a million Amur falcons roost in Nagaland. That is about 50 falcons per square kilometre. About one - sixth of Nagaland is covered by tropical and sub-tropical evergreen forests -- including palms, bamboo, rattan as well as timber and mahogany forests. While some forest areas have been cleared for jhum cultivation, many scrub forests, high grass, and reeds. Many staple Indian species live in Nagaland including dholes, pangolins, porcupines, elephants, leopards, bears, many species of monkeys, deer, and buffaloes thrive across the state 's forests. The great Indian hornbill is one of the most famous birds found in the state. Blyth 's tragopan, a vulnerable species of pheasant, is the state bird of Nagaland. It is sighted in Mount Japfü and Dzükou Valley of Kohima district, Satoi range in Zunheboto district and Pfütsero in Phek district. Of the mere 2500 tragopans sighted in the world, Dzükou valley is the natural habitat of more than 1,000. The state is also known as the `` falcon capital of the world. '' Mithun ( a semi-domesticated gaur ) found only in the north - eastern states of India, is the state animal of Nagaland and has been adopted as the official seal of the Government of Nagaland. It is ritually the most valued species in the state. To conserve and protect this animal in the northeast, the National Research Centre on Mithun ( NRCM ) was established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research ( ICAR ) in 1988. Kopou phool ( Rhynchostylis retusa ), a type of orchid, in bloom. Nagaland is home to 396 species of orchids, belonging to 92 genera of which 54 having horticultural and medicinal economic importance. Kopou ( pictured right ) is also used for festive hairstyle decoration by women in India 's northeast. Rhododendron is the state flower. The state has at least four species which is endemic to the state. Geology Several preliminary studies indicate significant recoverable reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Limestone, marble and other decorative stone reserves are plentiful, and other as yet unexploited minerals include iron, nickel, cobalt and chromium. The view out from Kohima Urbanization The Nagaland population is largely rural with 71.14 % living in rural regions in 2011. Census reports up to 1951 listed just one settlement in Nagaland as a town, the capital Kohima. The next two settlements, Dimapur and Mokokchung, were listed as towns from 1961. Four more towns appeared in 1981, Tuensang, Wokha, Mon and Zunheboto. The relatively slow rate of urbanization in Nagaland was described in the 1980s as being an effect of ( a ) the largely administrative roles of the towns, except for Dimapur which had a more diversified economy, and ( b ) a low level of mobility among the tribes of Nagaland, scheduled tribes constituting nearly 90 % of the population. Demographics Population The population of Nagaland is nearly two million people, of which 1.04 million are males and 0.95 million females. Among its districts, Dimapur has the largest population ( 379,769 ), followed by Kohima ( 270,063 ). The least populated district is Longleng ( 50,593 ). 75 % of the population lives in the rural areas. As of 2013, about 10 % of rural population is below the poverty line ; among the people living in urban areas 4.3 % of them are below the poverty line. show Population change Census Pop. % ± 1951 213,000 -- 1961 369,000 73.2 % 1971 516,000 39.8 % 1981 775,000 50.2 % 1991 1,210,000 56.1 % 1,990,000 64.5 % 2011 1,980,602 - 0.5 % Source : Census of India The state showed a population drop between 2001 census to 2011 census, the only state to show a population drop in the census. This has been attributed, by scholars, to incorrect counting in past censuses ; the 2011 census in Nagaland is considered most reliable so far. The largest urban agglomerations are centred upon Dimapur ( 122,834 ) and Kohima ( 115,283 ). Other major towns ( and 2011 census populations ) are Tuensang ( 36,774 ), Mokokchung ( 35,913 ), Wokha ( 35,004 ), Mon ( 26,328 ), Chumukedima ( 25,885 ), Zunheboto ( 22,633 ), Kiphire ( 16,487 ), Kuda ( 16,108 ), Kohima Village ( 15,734 ), Phek ( 14,204 ), Pfutsero ( 10,371 ) and Diphupar ' A ' ( 10,246 ). Languages Languages of Nagaland in 2011 Konyak ( 12.33 % ) Lotha ( 8.96 % ) Angami ( 7.67 % ) Chungli Ao ( 5.83 % ) Mongsen Ao ( 4.67 % ) Chokri ( 4.6 % ) Sangtam ( 3.83 % ) Bengali ( 3.77 % ) Yimchungrü ( 3.74 % ) Chang ( 3.31 % ) Hindi ( 3.13 % ) Khiamniungan ( 3.11 % ) Rengma ( 3.05 % ) Phom ( 2.71 % ) Other ( 29.29 % ) Naga people form the majority of the population. According to the 2011 census there are 2 million people living in Nagaland. The Naga people numbering around 1.8 million in the state, constituting over 90 % of the population. Per Grierson 's classification system, Naga languages can be grouped into Western, Central and Eastern groups. The Western group includes ( among others ) Angami, Chokri and Kheza. The Central group includes Ao, Sumi, Lotha and Sangtam, whereas the Eastern group includes Konyak and Chang. In addition, there are Naga - Bodo group illustrated by Mikir language, and Kuki group of languages illustrated by Sopvama ( also called Mao Naga ) and Luppa languages. These belong mostly to the Sino - Tibetan language family. Shafer came up with his own classification system for languages found in and around Nagaland. Each tribe has one or more dialects that are unintelligible to others. In 1967, the Nagaland Assembly proclaimed English as the official language of Nagaland and it is the medium for education in Nagaland. Other than English, Nagamese, a creole language based on Assamese, is widely spoken. The major languages spoken as per the 2001 census are Ao ( 257,500 ), Konyak ( 248,002 ), Lotha ( 168,356 ), Angami ( 131,737 ), Phom ( 122,454 ), Sema ( 92,884 ), Yimchungre ( 92,092 ), Sangtam ( 84,150 ), Chakru ( 83,506 ), Chang ( 62,347 ), Zeme ( 71,954, covering Zeliang, 61,492 and Zemi, 10,462 ), Bengali ( 58,890 ), Rengma ( 58,590 ), Hindi ( 56,981 ), Kheza ( 40,362 ), Khiamniungan ( 37,752 ), Nepali ( 34,222 ), Pochury ( 16,681 ), Kuki ( 16,846 ), Assamese ( 16,183 ) and Chakhesang ( 9,544 ). Religion See also : Christianity in Nagaland and Nagaland Baptist Church Council The Catholic Cathedral in Kohima City. About 45 % of Nagaland people are Baptists. Religion in Nagaland ( 2011 ) 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 % ) The state 's population is 1.978 million, out of which 88 % are Christians. The census of 2011 recorded the state 's Christian population at 1,739,651, making it one of the three Christian - majority states in India along with Meghalaya and Mizoram. The state has a very high church attendance rate in both urban and rural areas. Huge churches dominate the skylines of Kohima, Dimapur, and Mokokchung. Nagaland is known as `` the only predominantly Baptist state in the world '' and `` the most Baptist state in the world '' Among Christians, Baptists have constituted more than 75 % of the state 's population, thus making it more Baptist ( on a percentage basis ) than Mississippi in the southern United States, where 55 % of the population is Baptist, and Texas which is 51 % Baptist. Roman Catholics, Revivalists, and Pentecostals are the other Christian denominations. Catholics are found in significant numbers in parts of Phek district, Wokha district and Kohima district as well as in the urban areas of Kohima and Dimapur. Christianity arrived in Nagaland in the early 19th century. The American Baptist Naga mission grew out of the Assam mission in 1836. Miles Bronson, Nathan Brown and other Christian missionaries working out of Jaipur to bring Christianity to the Indian subcontinent, saw the opportunity for gaining converts since India 's northeast was principally animist and folk religion driven. Along with other tribal regions of the northeast, the people of Nagaland accepted Christianity. However, the conversions have been marked by high rates of re-denomination ever since. After having converted to Christianity, people do not feel bound to any one sect and tend to switch affiliation between denominations. According to a 2007 report, breakaway churches are constantly being established alongside older sects. These new Christian churches differ from older ones in terms of their liturgical traditions and methods of worship. The younger churches exhibit a more vocally explicit form of worship. The Constitution of India grants all citizens a freedom to leave, change or adopt any religion and its new sects. Hinduism, Islam and Jainism are also found in Nagaland. They are minority religions in the state, at 8.75 %, 2.47 % and 0.13 % of the population respectively. Government District map of Nagaland Main article : Government of Nagaland The governor is the constitutional head of state, representative of the President of India. He possesses largely ceremonial responsibilities apart from law and order responsibilities. The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland ( Vidhan Sabha ) is the real executive and legislative body of the state. The 60 - member Vidhan Sabha -- all elected members of legislature -- forms the government executive and is led by the Chief minister. Unlike most states in India, Nagaland has been granted a great degree of state autonomy, as well as special powers and autonomy for Naga tribes to conduct their own affairs. Each tribe has a hierarchy of councils at the village, range, and tribal levels dealing with local disputes. Districts Main article : List of districts of Nagaland When created in 1963 the state of Nagaland was divided into just three districts, Kohima district, Mokokchung district and Tuensang district. By a process of subdivision that number increased to seven in 1973, to eleven by 2004, and the most recent district to be created, Noklak district in 2017, brought the total number to twelve districts. Tuensang district is now the largest, nearly five times the area of Longleng district, the smallest. The most populous and the most urbanized is Dimapur district, with seven times the inhabitants of Longleng, the least populous. Noklak district is considered entirely rural. Dimapur district is also at the lowest elevation, Zunheboto district being highest in the mountains. Elections See also : Political Parties in Nagaland The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland ( DAN ) is a state level coalition of political parties. It headed the government with the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) and Janata Dal ( United ) ( JDU ). It was formed in 2003 after the Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, with the Naga People 's Front ( NPF ), and the BJP. The alliance has been in power in Nagaland since 2003. Economy The Gross State Domestic Product ( GSDP ) of Nagaland was about ₹ 12,065 crore ( US $1.8 billion ) in 2011 - 12. Nagaland 's GSDP grew at 9.9 % compounded annually for a decade, thus more than doubling the per capita income. Nagaland has a high literacy rate of 80.1 per cent. The majority of the population in the state speaks English, which is the official language of the state. The state offers technical and medical education. Nevertheless, agriculture and forestry contribute majority of Nagaland 's Gross Domestic Product. The state is rich in mineral resources such as coal, limestone, iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium, and marble. Nagaland has a recoverable reserve of limestone of 1,000 million tonnes plus a large untapped resource of marble and handicraft stone. Most of state 's population, about 68 per cent, depends on rural cultivation. The main crops are rice, millet, maize, and pulses. Cash crops, like sugarcane and potato, are also grown in some parts. Terrace farming at Pfutsero Plantation crops such as premium coffee, cardamom, and tea are grown in hilly areas in small quantities with a large growth potential. Most people cultivate rice as it is the main staple diet of the people. About 80 % of the cropped area is dedicated to rice. Oilseeds is another, higher income crop gaining ground in Nagaland. The farm productivity for all crops is low, compared to other Indian states, suggesting significant opportunity for farmer income increase. Currently the Jhum to Terraced cultivation ratio is 4 : 3 ; where Jhum is local name for cut - and - burn shift farming. Jhum farming is ancient, causes a lot of pollution and soil damage, yet accounts for majority of farmed area. The state does not produce enough food, and depends on trade of food from other states of India. Forestry is also an important source of income. Cottage industries such as weaving, woodwork, and pottery are important sourcesof revenue. Tourism has a lot of potential, but was largely limited due to insurgency and concern of violence over the last five decades. More recently, a number of Small Medium Enterprises and private sector companies have actively promoted Nagaland tourism, helping initiate a growing tourism market. Tourism experts contend that the state 's uniqueness and strategic location in northeast India give Nagaland an advantage in tapping into the tourism sector for economic growth. Nagaland 's gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $1.4 billion in current prices. The state generates 87.98 MU compared to a demand for 242.88 MU. This deficit requires Nagaland to buy power. The state has significant hydroelectric potential, which if realised could make the state a power surplus state. In terms of power distribution, every village and town, and almost every household has an electricity connection ; but, this infrastructure is not effective given the power shortage in the state. Tourism Main article : Tourism in North East India Tourism experts contend that the state 's uniqueness and strategic location in northeast India give Nagaland an advantage in tapping into the tourism sector for economic growth. The state has been extremely successful in promoting the Hornbill Festival, which attracts Indian and foreign tourists alike. The key thrusts of Nagaland 's tourism are its rich culture, showcasing of history and wildlife. Tourism infrastructure is rapidly improving and experts contend this is no longer an issue as was in the past. Local initiatives and tourism pioneers are now beginning to promote a socially responsible tourism model involving participation of the councils, village elders, the church and the youth. Natural resources After a gap of almost 20 years, Nagaland state Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang launched the resumption of oil exploration in Changpang and Tsori areas, under Wokha district in July 2014. The exploration will be carried out by the Metropolitan Oil & Gas Pvt. Ltd. Zeliang has alleged failures and disputed payments made to the state made by previous explorer, the state owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ( ONGC ). Festivals Sumi Martyrs ' Day observed for Sumi Warriors who died during Mukali Siege. A Naga man with his spear, from a tribe, dressed for the war - festival. Nagaland is known in India as the land of festivals. The diversity of people and tribes, each with their own culture and heritage, creates a year - long atmosphere of celebrations. In addition, the state celebrates all the Christian festivities. Traditional tribe - related festivals revolve round agriculture, as a vast majority of the population of Nagaland is directly dependent on agriculture. Some of the significant festivals for each major tribe are : Tribe Festival Celebrated in Angami Sekrenyi February Ao Moatsu, Tsungremong May, August Chakhesang Tsukhenyie, Sekrenyi April / May, January Chang Kundanglem, Nuknyu Lem April, July Dimasa Kachari Bushu Jiba, January, April Khiamniungan Miu Festival, Tsokum May, October Konyak Aoleang Monyu, Lao - ong Mo April, September Kuki Mimkut, Chavang kut January, November Lotha Tokhu Emong November Phom Monyu, Moha, Bongvum April, May, October Pochury Yemshe October Rengma Ngadah November Sangtam Amongmong September Rongmei Gaan - ngai January Sumi Ahuna, Tuluni November, July Yimchungru Metumniu, Tsungkamniu August, January Zeliang Hega, Langsimyi / Chaga Gadi, and Mileinyi February, October, March Hornbill festival of Nagaland Main article : Hornbill Festival See also : Tourism in North East India Hornbil Festival, Kohima Hornbill Festival was launched by the Government of Nagaland in December 2000 to encourage intertribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of the state. Organized by the State Tourism Department and Art & Culture Department. Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof. This festival takes place between 1 and 10 December every year. It is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its history, culture and traditions. Great hornbill The festival is named after the hornbill bird, which is displayed in folklores in most of the states tribes. The week - long festival unites Nagaland and people enjoy the colourful performances, crafts, sports, food fairs, games and ceremonies. Traditional arts which include paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures are on display. Festival highlights include traditional Naga Morungs rxhibition and sale of arts and crafts, food stalls, herbal medicine stalls, shows and sales, cultural medley -- songs and dances, fashion shows, beauty contest, traditional archery, naga wrestling, indigenous games and musical concerts. Additional attractions include the Konyak fire eating demonstration, pork - fat eating competitions, the Hornbill Literature Festival ( including the Hutton Lectures ), Hornbill Global Film Fest, Hornbill Ball, Choral Panorama, North East India Drum Ensemble, Naga king chilli eating competition, Hornbill National Rock Contest, Hornbill International Motor Rally and WW - II Vintage Car Rally. Transportation The railway network in the state is minimal. Broad gauge lines run 7.98 miles ( 12.84 km ), National Highway roads 227.0 miles ( 365.3 km ), and state roads 680.1 miles ( 1,094.5 km ). Roads are the backbone of Nagaland 's transportation network. The state has over 15,000 km of surfaced roads, but these are not satisfactorily maintained given the weather damage. Yet, in terms of population served for each kilometre of surfaced road, Nagaland is the second best state in the region after Arunachal Pradesh. Railway Nagaland was first connected to the railway line in 1903 when the 1,000 mm ( 3 ft 3 3 ⁄ 8 in ) wide metre gauge railway track earlier laid by Assam Bengal Railway from Chittagong to Lumding was extended to Tinsukia on the Dibru - Sadiya line. As part of the Indian Railway 's ambitious plan to connect the capitals of all north - eastern states by broad gauge rail link, railway minister Suresh Prabhu laid the foundation stone of the 88 - km rail line to bring Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, on the railway map of India. The capitals of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have already been connected with broad gauge line and projects are under various stages of progress to connect four other capitals of Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur and Sikkim. The project will be executed in three phases. The first phase involves construction of Dhansiri to Sukhovi ( 16 km ) line, the second phase involves Sukhovi to Khaibong ( 30 km ) and the third phase involves Khaibong to Zubza ( 45 km ). While the first phase of the project is targeted for completion by December 2018, the second and third phases are targeted for completion by December 2019 and March 2020 respectively. Rs 350 crore were allotted for financial year 2016 - 17 for the project. The total sanctioned cost of the project is Rs 2,315 crore. The railway ministry has decided to make the planning process for projects participatory having scope for people 's participation in the form of suggestions etc. For this an IT enabled platform has been designed which makes people 's participation easy and the process transparent. All stakeholders would be able to participate in the planning process and monitor progress of the projects. Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, minister of state for railways, Rajen Gohain, chief minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang, general manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, Chahatey Ram, were present in the function held at the Dimapur railway. Dimapur is the only railway station in Nagaland and is on the Guwahati - Dibrugarh rail section. Since the region is culturally rich, instructions had been issued to design all future railway stations reflecting the local culture and heritage of the region. the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC ) would be advised to explore possibility of marketing the handloom and handicraft products of the state. This project was sanctioned by Railway Board in 2007 - 08. Considering its importance, it was declared a National Project in 2007. The new line will take off from the existing railhead at Dhansiri railway station, 19 km from Dimapur, and reach Zubza which is 16 km short of Kohima. Railway : North East Frontier Railway Broad gauge : 7.98 miles ( 12.84 km ) Total : 7.98 miles ( 12.84 km ) Roadway Highway into Nagaland National highways : 227.0 miles ( 365.3 km ) NH 61 : Kohima, Wokha, Tseminyu, Wokha, Mokokchung, Changtongya, Tuli NH 29 : Dimapur - Kohima - Mao - Imphal ( 134.2 mi or 216.0 km ) NH 36 : Dimapur - Doboka - Nagaon ( 105.6 mi or 169.9 km ) NH 150 : Kohima - Jessami via Chakhabama - Pfutsero ( 74.6 mi or 120.1 km ) NH 155 : Mokukchung - Jessami via Tuesang - Kiphire ( 206.9 mi or 333.0 km ) State highways There are 680.1 miles ( 1,094.5 km ) of state highways : dimapur -- Mokokchung 55r55r6666r6ia Chazuba and Zunheboto Kohima -- Meluri via Chakhabama Mokokchung -- Mariani Dimapur airport departures Mokokchung -- Tuensang Namtola -- Mon Tuensang -- Mon -- Naginimora Tuensang -- Kiphire -- Meluri Wokha -- Merapani Road Airway Dimapur Airport, is 7 kilometres ( 4.3 mi ) from Dimapur, and 70 kilometres ( 43 mi ) from Kohima. It is the sole airport in Nagaland with scheduled commercial services to Kolkata, West Bengal and Dibrugarh, Assam. The airport 's asphalt runway is 7513 feet long, at an elevation of 487 feet. Education See also : List of institutions of higher education in Nagaland Nagaland schools are run by the state and central government or by private organisation. Instruction is mainly in English -- the official language of Nagaland. Under the 10 + 2 + 3 plan, after passing the Higher Secondary Examination ( the grade 12 examination ), students may enroll in general or professional degree programs. Nagaland has two Central University ( Nagaland University, Global Open University ), one engineering college ( National Institute of Technology Nagaland ), one College of Veterinary Science and animal husbandary in jalukie and two private universities, St. Joseph University and ( a branch of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India ). Culture Embroidered textile of Nagaland See also : Music of Nagaland The 16 main tribes of Nagaland are Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Dimasa Kachari, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Kuki, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchunger, and Zeliang. The Angamis, Aos, Konyaks, Lothas, and Sumis are the largest Naga tribes ; there are several smaller tribes as well ( see List of Naga tribes ). Tribe and clan traditions and loyalties play an important part in the life of Nagas. Weaving is a traditional art handed down through generations in Nagaland. Each of the tribe has unique designs and colours, producing shawls, shoulder bags, decorative spears, table mats, wood carvings, and bamboo works. Among many tribes the design of the shawl denotes the social status of the wearer. Some of the more known shawls include Tsungkotepsu and Rongsu of the Ao tribe ; Sutam, Ethasu, Longpensu of the Lothas ; Supong of the Sangtams, Rongkhim and Tsungrem Khim of the Yimchungers ; the Angami Lohe shawls with thick embroidered animal motifs etc. Folk songs and dances are essential ingredients of the traditional Naga culture. The oral tradition is kept alive through folk tales and songs. Naga folks songs are both romantic and historical, with songs narrating entire stories of famous ancestors and incidents. There are also seasonal songs which describe activities done in an agricultural season. Tribal dances of the Nagas give an insight into the inborn Naga reticence of the people. War dances and other dances belonging to distinctive Naga tribes are a major art form in Nagaland. Cuisine Nagaland is home to the bhut jolokia or ghost pepper, one of the hottest chilis in the world at 855,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. All the tribes of Nagaland have their own cuisine, and they use a lot of meat, fish, and fermented products in their dishes. However, the state dish is smoked pork cooked with fermented soya bean. Naga dishes use a lot of locally grown herbs, ghost peppers, ginger, and garlic. Famous dishes include snails cooked with pork and silkworm larvae, which is an expensive delicacy of the state. Galho is a vegetarian porridge cooked with rice, leaves, and condiments. Drinks include zutho and thutse, beers made with sticky rice. 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Imag ( in ) ing the Nagas : The Pictorial Ethnography of Hans - Eberhard Kauffmann and Christoph von Fürer - Haimendorf. Arnoldsche, Stuttgart, ISBN 978 - 3 - 89790 - 412 - 5. Stirn, Aglaja & Peter van Ham. The Hidden world of the Naga : Living Traditions in Northeast India. London : Prestel. Oppitz, Michael, Thomas Kaiser, Alban von Stockhausen & Marion Wettstein. 2008. Naga Identities : Changing Local Cultures in the Northeast of India. Gent : Snoeck Publishers. Kunz, Richard & Vibha Joshi. 2008. Naga -- A Forgotten Mountain Region Rediscovered. Basel : Merian. Glancey, Jonathan. 2011. Nagaland : a Journey to India 's Forgotten Frontier. London : Faber Hattaway, Paul. 2006. ' From Head Hunters To Church Planters '. Authentic Publishing Hutton, J. 1986. ' Report on Naga Hills ' Delhi : Mittal Publication. External links Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Nagaland. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nagaland. 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Question: when did nagaland became a state of india
Answer: 1 December 1963