Niuland District is the 14th district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It was created on December 18, 2021. The district headquarter is located in the town of Niuland. It is tagged the "Land of diversity" being home to all Tribes of the state and a commercially potential district as it is connected to Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha and Tseminyü district and Golaghat district of Assam.
History
Niuland District was created on December 18, 2021 as the 14th district of Nagaland. The new district has boundary with Chumukedima, Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha and Tseminyu District of Nagaland and Golaghat District of Assam..
Geography
The climate is sub-tropical with a monsoon season.
Demographics
Most of the inhabitants of the district are Nagas, with majority populations of Sümi, followed by Yimkhiung Nagas and various other Naga ethnic groups.
The total literacy rate of Niuland is 93.62% above the state literacy rate of 79.48%. The Child sex ratio is 1,036 which is greater than the Average Sex Ratio of 1,011.
Religion
According to the 2011 census, Christianity is the religion of Niuland with 85.3% of the population.
Transportation
Air
The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport.
Rail
The nearest railway station is the Dimapur railway station.
See also
- Nagaland
References
