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The District of Mon, which covers an area of 1786 Sq.km., It is bounded on the north by Sibsagar District of Assam, on the south by Tuensang District of Nagaland and Myanmar (Burma), on the east by Myanmar (Burma) and on the west by Tuensang and Mokokchung Districts of Nagaland. On her northeast lies the Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh. The altitude of Mon district headquarters is 897.64 meters above sea level. The District, with the exception of the foothills, is hilly with steep slopes. Low-lying areas with undulating hills characterize the foothills. The District can be divided into two regions topographically, namely the Upper Region comprising Longching, Chen, Mopong and Tobu areas and the Lower Region comprises Mon, Tizit and Naginimora area. The foothills lie adjacent to the plains of Assam i.e. the Tizit and Naginimora areas. The hill ranges extend from the foothills to the slopes of Naga Hills and Patkai Range in the Eastern side of the District. Shawot, the highest peak in the district has an altitude of 2414 meters above sea level.
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| Mon District At a Glance : |
| Area |
1,786 Sq.km. |
| District Headquarters |
Mon (Altitude = *897.64 metre above sea level) |
| Population |
2,59,604 (Provisional Census 2001) |
| Males |
1,38,005 |
| Females |
1,21,599 |
| Density of Population |
145 per Sq.Km. (Provisional Census 2001) |
| Sex Ratio |
881:1000 (Females per 1000 males) |
| Literacy Rate |
42.25 per cent |
| Male |
46.70 per cent |
| Female |
37.12 per cent |
| Average Rainfall |
2000mm to 3000mm (between May & October) |
| Relative Humidity (Average) |
76 % |
| Average Temperature |
24.4 degree Celsius |
| Highest Peak |
Shawot (Altitude = 2414 metres above sea level) |
| Important Rivers/Rivulets |
Dikhu, , Tizit, Tehok, Tekang, Tapi, Kaimang, Yityong, Telangsao, etc. |
| International Trade Centre |
1 (Located at Longwa - 59 km from Mon district headquarters) |
| Rural Develompent (RD) Blocks |
6 Nos. (Mon, Chen, Wakching, Tizit, Tobu & Phomching) |
| Police Stations |
5 (Mon, Tizit, Naginimora, Aboi and Tobu) |
| Hospitals |
2 (Mon: 50-bedded & Wakching: 06-bedded) (Govt.-run) |
| Primary Health Centres |
4 (Tobu, Tizit, Phomching & Naginimora) |
| Recognised Villages
(including Administrative Hqrs.) |
113 |
| Govt. Higher Secondary School |
1 (Mon) |
| Govt. High Schools |
9 |
| Govt. Middle Schools |
32 |
| Govt. Primary Schools |
152 |
| Colleges |
1 (Wangkhao Govt. College, Mon) |
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| Distances from Mon to : |
| Kohima |
368 (NST service) |
| Dimapur |
294 (NST service) |
| Mokokchung |
158 (via Amguri) |
| Sonari (Assam) |
65 (NST service) |
| Tobu |
130 (NST service) |
| Naginimora |
75 (NST service) |
| Aboi |
41 (NST service) |
| Tizit |
44 |
| Namsa |
46 |
| Wakching |
38 |
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Places of Interest
Shangnyu Village
It is a village with wonderful wooden monument measuring 8 feet in height and 12 feet in breadth. Heavenly angels are believed to be constructed this place. Carvings of human beings and other creatures are engaged on this monument. Memorial stones are also found in front of the Angh (Chief)'s palace.
Longwa village
8/18/2007
Interestingly, as the village straddles on the International boundary line, one half of the Angh's house falls within the Indian territory, whereas the other half lies in Myanmar. However, the Angh and the Village Council Chairman control the whole village. The cross- border jurisdiction and the number of wives of the Angh are amazing.
Veda Peak
A clear view of both river Brahmaputra and Chindwin can be seen from here on a clear day. There is a waterfall on the precincts of this peak.
Naganimora
The only coal- field in Nagaland founded by the East India co. in 1907 is nearby. Every Saturday there is an interesting market with a medley crowd of Assamese and Konyak Nagas. A place of legend, speaking of a Naga queen.
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