# Chümoukedima district

Chümoukedima District is the 15th district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It was created on 18 December 2021. The district is bounded by Kohima District to the east, Peren District to the south, Tseminyü District & Niuland District to the north-east, Dimapur District to the north and Karbi Anglong District of Assam to the west and north-west. The district headquarter is located in the municipality of Chümoukedima.

## History

On 2 December 1997, a notification from the order of the Government of Nagaland under the then-Chief Minister S. C. Jamir declared the erstwhile-Dimapur Sub-Division of Kohima District as a full-fledged District with Chümoukedima as its district headquarter.
The Government then initiated the construction of a new Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex at Chümoukedima with the old Additional Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex at Dimapur continuing to temporarily serve the new district. But over the years there were stiff oppositions from various Dimapur-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to shift the district headquarter to Chümoukedima.
On 30 September 2021, the Dimapur-based CSOs called for a total bandh in Dimapur to show resentment over the Government's order for shifting of various branches/cells to the newly built DC Office Complex at Chümoukedima and a mass rally was organized by the CSOs in Dimapur on 5 October.
The Government of Nagaland in response revoked its order to shift the DC Office and on 18 December 2021, Dimapur District was split into three separate districts—Chümoukedima, the existing Dimapur and Niuland.
The now-Chümoukedima District has the same boundaries as the former Dhansiripar, Medziphema and Seithekema sub-divisions of Dimapur District with 19 towns and villages previously falling under Seithekema EAC placed under Dimapur District.

## Geography

Chümoukedima District covers an area of 610 square kilometres (240 sq mi). The Chathe River flows through the district which later joins the Dhansiri River in Assam.

### Climate

The climate is sub-tropical with a monsoon season.

## Administration

The district covers three administrative circles, which are Chümoukedima–Seithekema, Dhansiripar and Medziphema. The district has 3 legislative assembly constituencies. These are Ghaspani-1 Assembly constituency, Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency and Dimapur-III Assembly constituency.

### Divisions

Seithekema Sub-division
* Aoyim
* Bade
* Chekiye
* Chümoukedima (Chümoukedima Municipality, Chümoukedima Village and New Chümoukedima Village)
* Darogapathar
* Diezephe
* Diphupar (Diphupar Village and Diphupar 'B')
* Ikishe
* Khopanala
* Khriezephe
* Kirha
* Mürise
* Naga United
* Seithekema (Seitheke 'A', Seitheke 'B', Seitheke 'C' and Seitheke Old)
* Seluophe
* Shokhüvi
* Singrijan
* Sodzülhou
* Sovima
* Tenyiphe-I
* Tenyiphe-II
* Thilixü
* Toulazouma
* Tsithrongse
* Unity
* Urra
* Vidima
* Virazouma
* 5th Mile Model
* 7th Mile Model
* 7th Mile Village
* Tir
Medziphema Sub-division
* Bungsang
* Khaibung
* Medziphema (Medziphema Town, Medziphema Village and New Medziphema)
* Molvom
* Piphema
* Pherima
* Rüzaphema
* Sirhima
* Sochünoma
* Thekrejüma
* Tsüüma
Dhansiripar Sub-division
* Dhansiripar

## Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India the then Chümoukedima circle of Dimapur District had a population of 125,400.

## Economy

The Agro & Food Processing Special Economic Zone (AFSEZ) is one of the few exclusive Agro Food Products SEZ in India. It is developed by state-run Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation Limited.

## Attractions

Chümoukedima District is home to the Nagaland Zoological Park, which is a 176-hectare (430-acre) zoo established in 2008.
Diezephe Craft Village is a craft village supervised by the Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited. The aim of the craft village is to promote the rich arts, handloom and handicrafts of the state. Rare craftsmanship, wood and bamboo craft can be seen at Diezephe.
North East Zone Cultural Centre is one of the several regional cultural centres established by the Government of India to preserve and promote traditional cultural heritage of North East India.

### Parks and resorts

* Appu Park
* Aqua Mellow Park
* Green Park
* Niathu Resort
* Noune Resort

## Education
### Colleges

* C-Edge College
* Mount Mary College
* National Institute of Technology
* National Research Centre on Mithun
* Oriental Theological Seminary
* Patkai Christian College
* Tetso College

### Universities

* ICFAI University
* St. Joseph University

## Healthcare

The Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (Referral Hospital) is located at 4th Mile, Chümoukedima District.

## Festivals

There are several festivals held in Chümoukedima District.
* Musik-A Festival
* Niathu Group Sports Festival

## Sports

The Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium is located in Sovima.

## Transportation
### Air

The Dimapur Airport located at 3rd Mile about 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) from the district headquarters at Chümoukedima.

### Rail

Chümoukedima District is served by the Shokhüvi railway station located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) south-west from Chümoukedima. The Dimapur Railway Station is located 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north from the city centre at Chümoukedima.

### Road

The National Highway 2 (NH2) & National Highway 129A (NH129A) and also the Asian Highway 1 (AH1) & Asian Highway 2 (AH2) passes through the district.