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Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
The Nagaland State and Para Games concluded with Kohima clinching the top spot and Zunheboto emerging as the overall champion in Wushu. Meanwhile, officials reported that the Dimapur-Kohima railway project has achieved 50% physical progress with an expected completion date of December 2029.
Key Issues Across Nagaland
- Official statement
Officials reported the Dimapur-Kohima railway project has achieved 50% physical progress and expect completion by December 2029.
- Reported
Kohima clinched the top spot as the Nagaland State and Para Games concluded.
- Reported
Athletes from multiple districts competed in various sporting events, including Wushu, during the state games.
Positive Developments
Kohima clinched the top spot as the Nagaland State and Para Games concluded, and Zunheboto emerged as the overall champion in Wushu.
Citizen Action
Check official district administration notices and the DIPR Nagaland portal for updates on state games results, infrastructure project timelines, and public service schedules.
Sources
- Zunheboto emerges overall champion in Wushu at NSPG 2026MorungExpress (opens in a new tab)
- Kohima clinch top spot as Nagaland State & Para Games concludesEastern Mirror (opens in a new tab)
- 80 athletes from 12 districts compete in Wushu at Nagaland State Games & Para GamesNagaland Tribune (opens in a new tab)
Districts of Nagaland17
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District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Dimapur | 379 K | |
| Kohima | 267 K | |
| Mon | 250 K | |
| Tuensang | 196 K | |
| Mokokchung | 194 K | |
| Wokha | 167 K | |
| Phek | 163 K | |
| Chumoukedima | 150 K | |
| Zunheboto | 140 K | |
| Peren | 95 K | |
| Kiphire | 74 K | |
| Niuland | 55 K |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mokokchung | 91% | |
| Zunheboto | 88% | |
| Tseminyu | 87% | |
| Wokha | 86% | |
| Kohima | 85% | |
| Niuland | 85% | |
| Chumoukedima | 84% | |
| Dimapur | 83% | |
| Phek | 80% | |
| Longleng | 69% | |
| Peren | 69% | |
| Kiphire | 68% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Niuland | 941 | |
| Tseminyu | 940 | |
| Chumoukedima | 938 | |
| Dimapur | 938 | |
| Kohima | 934 | |
| Mon | 931 | |
| Peren | 930 | |
| Mokokchung | 929 | |
| Wokha | 929 | |
| Zunheboto | 928 | |
| Longleng | 921 | |
| Tuensang | 921 |