Dimapur District was upgraded from Sub-division to full fledged District in December 1997. The district consist of Dimapur and Niuland sub-divisions, bifurcated from Kohima. The proposed headquarters for the District is at Chumukedima. At present, the headquarter is situated at Dimapur town. The District is bounded by Kohima district on the south and east, Karbi Anglong district of Assam on the West. The DAB (Disputed Area Belt) in the north borders Golaghat district of Assam. Situated at an altitude of 195 meters above sea-level is the gateway of Nagaland. The district has a heterogeneous population with the majority comprising of Naga tribes from all over Nagaland. The total population of the Dimapur district as per the 2001 census is 3,08,382. Dimapur town is the magnet around which the economic and developmental activities of the district are centred. It is not only the most important town for Nagaland but also the commercial centre for the region. It is one of the fastest developing townships in the northeast. It is an important railhead and the only airport in Nagaland. The National Highway 39 that connects Kohima, Imphal and the Mynmar border at Moreh runs through Dimapur.

Places of Interest

Tourist Village Complex at Chumukedina

An Old Village, set up by the Dept. of Tourism. Short rides up the hill, and an absorbing view of Dimapur and its immediate surroundings can be seen, way down below. Up here, the summer air is relatively cooler.

Triple Fall

Located in Seithekima village area is another resort being developed by the Dept. of Tourism. This three-tier waterfall, cascading from a height of 280 feet into an inviting natural pool, is a trekker's haunt.

Ruins of medieval Kachari Kingdom

Established before the 13th century AD. The monoliths represent the elaborate rituals of the cult of fertility. A touch of Hindu influence on most of them can be seen. Besides, this ancient Kachari capital contains other ruins of temples, and tanks. There still exist scattered blocks of stone and brick pieces with various designs.

Intanki Wildlife Sanctuary

Just 37 km. away from Dimapur, is a habitat of various animals including some rare species of birds.