Dimapur
Dimapur (/diməˈpʊər/) is the largest city and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland. As of 2011, the municipality had a population of 122,834. The city is the main gateway and commercial centre of Nagaland. Located near the border with Assam along the banks of the Dhansiri River. Its main railway station is the second busiest station in Northeast India. The District of Dimapur is bifurcated into two other districts; namely, Chumoukedima and Niuland.
Dimapur | |
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City and municipality | |
From Top (Clockwise): City Tower Junction; Aerial view of Dimapur; Ruins of Kachari Rajbari; Dimapur Street | |
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| Coordinates: 25.92°N 93.73°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Dimapur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Dimapur Municipal Council |
| • Administrator | Albert Ezüng |
| Area | |
| • City and municipality | 18.13 km2 (7.00 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 70 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population | 122,834 |
| • Rank | 1st in Nagaland |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
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| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 91 - (0) 03862 |
| Vehicle registration | NL-07 |
| Website | dimapur |
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