Kohima is the most important district of Nagaland as the state capital is located here. It is the centrally located district of Nagaland, bounded by the state of Assam on the west, Wokha district on the north, Zunheboto and Phek districts on the east and Manipur state on the south.
Kohima town, the administrative seat of the district
as well as of the state is situated at an altitude of 1444 m above sea
level and is the political and cultural heart of the state. Kohima has
the distinction of having the biggest Police Headquarter in the
North-East. The natural and the beautiful, “The Dzukou Valley", is located in the southern part of Kohima.
Attractions
The
World War II Memorial, the State Museum, Kohima Village, and Khonoma
Village, Sales Emporium, Dzükou Valley, Dzülekie, Japfü Peak, Dimori
Cove, Tuophema Village.
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Facts & Figures
| Area | 1041 Sq. K.M. (not demarcated) |
| Latitude | 25.40° N |
| Longitude | 94.08° E |
| Population (2001) | 314,366 |
| Sex Ratio | 944 |
| Literacy Rate | 67.11% |
| No. of Villages | 20 |
| Average rainfall | 2500 mm |
| Temperature | Max.: 31°C; Min.: 4 °C |
| STD Code | 0370 |
How to Reach
By Air : Dimapur (74 km) is the nearest airport which is air linked with Calcutta. Indian Airlines operates regular flights between these two destinations.
By Rail : Dimapur also serves as the nearest railhead, and is connected with some major cities of India.
By Road : By road, Kohima is accessed by National Highway 39. Kohima is well connected by this road from Dimarpur.
Distance from Kohima (in km) :-
Dimapur - 74
Mao - 32
Imphal - 142
Guwahati - 364
Shillong – 427