Chümoukedima Samaguting | |
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City andmunicipality | |
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| Nickname: Land of Opportunities | |
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| Coordinates:25°47′30″N93°46′54″E / 25.7916°N 93.7818°E /25.7916; 93.7818 | |
| Country |  India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Chümoukedima District |
| Wards | 11 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Chümoukedima Town Council |
| • Chairperson | Lhousito Khro (Naga People's Front) |
| • Deputy Chairperson | Moala Ao (Naga People's Front) |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 43,516[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| • Major languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 797103 |
| Vehicle registration | NL-07 |
| Website | chumoukedima |
Chümoukedima (/ˈtʃmʊkɛdimə/), previously spelledChumukedima, formerly known asSamaguting,[2] is amunicipality in theChümoukedima District of the Indian state ofNagaland. It is situated on the left bank of theChathe and with its surrounding area that includes several other towns and villages, theChümoukedima Metropolitan Area is the largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland in terms of area and third largest in terms of population, afterDimapur andKohima.
Chümoukedima is the onlymunicipality of thedistrict of the same name. Chümoukedima was designated as the first headquarters of thenNaga Hills District ofAssam Province,British India, from 1866 until the administrative office moved toWokha in 1875 and then to Kohima in 1879.
During the colonial era, Chümoukedima was mispronounced as "Samaguting" by British officials. This was later corrected in the book,My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills (1896) by James Johnstone, who acknowledged that the proper name wasChumookodima.[3]
In a public notice issued on 1 November 2017, the Chümoukedima Village Council stated that the name "Chümoukedima" had been incorrectly pronounced, spelled and recorded over time as "Chumukedima". To restore the original name, the council officially declared that henceforth it would be known and identified as "Chümoukedima" in all official and informal contexts.[2]
Chümoukedima has a historical background rooted in the interactions between the indigenousNagas, theAhoms and theDimasas. The region has been a focal point of trade, conflict and cultural exchange for centuries.[4]
According to Ahom chronicles (Buranjis), duringSukaphaa's reign (1228–1268), the Nagas, including those of theAngami Nagas in Chümoukedima, were engaged in conflicts with the Ahoms but were kept under control through land grants and taxation agreements. In the Burajis account, Sukhapha encountered a Kachari group that had been displaced from a place called Mohung (Mohung Dejao) after losing it to the Angami Nagas.[5][6]
According to folklore, an Angami warrior named Thezhü-u from Kiruphema alongwith 30 warriors from Chümoukedima allied with the Dimasas, aiding them in establishing their kingdom in Dimapur after taking the consent from Chümoukedima people. Thezhü-u and his warriors lived amongst the Dimasa people for a considerable period and Thezhü-u later married the daughter of the Dimasa Raja (King). Thezhü-u and his warriors later returned to their native villages, and shortly after, the Dimasa kingdom fell to the Ahoms.[a]
Following conflicts between the Ahoms and theDimasa kingdom, the Dimasa Raja and his followers migrated to theMedziphema andRüzaphema valleys before settling in the Chümoukedima peaks at Tsiedukhru. Remnants of this settlement, such aswhetstones andpottery, continue to be found in the region.[6]
During the British era from 1866 to 1875, Chümoukedima served as the first headquarters of the thenNaga Hills District ofAssam Province, when it was known as Samaguting, and coming to prominence duringthe 1944 Japanese offensive into Manipur and the Naga Hills during theSouth-East Asian theatre of World War II.
On 2 December 1997, theGovernment of Nagaland declared the erstwhile-Dimapur Sub-Division ofKohima District as a full-fledged District with Chümoukedima as its district headquarter.[7] Construction of a new Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex at Chümoukedima soon began with the old Additional Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex atDimapur continuing to temporarily serve the new district but over the years there were stiff oppositions from various Dimapur-based Civil Society Organizations to shift the district headquarters to Chümoukedima.[8] On 18 December 2021, the Government of Nagaland in response split the Dimapur District into three separate districts—Chümoukedima, the existing Dimapur andNiuland.[9]
Chümoukedima is situated in the foothills of theNaga Hills rising above the city from the south. The main city centre is located on the left bank of theChathe.
The Tourist Village at the top of the southern hills projects abird's eye view of the whole of Chümoukedima District, Dimapur District and other parts ofKarbi Anglong District ofAssam.Waterfalls are also located in this area.
Chümoukedima experiences ahumid subtropical climate with distinct seasonal variations. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are mild. Themonsoon season brings heavy rainfall to the region.
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The city has 11 administrative wards:[11]
As of 2011[update] India census, Chümoukedima had a population of 43,516.
Chümoukedima is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Nagaland.[12] In fact, it forms part of the Chümoukedima–Dimapur urban area, which is the largest and the fastest-growing urban hub of Nagaland. The town's population has grown by nearly five times in the last two decades.
Appu Park is a park located inside Chümoukedima Police Complex. TheNagaland Zoological Park,Green Park, Aqua Mellow Park, Agri Expo site,Niathu Resort andNoune Resort are all located in theChümoukedima Metropolitan Area.
Chümoukedima is home to Nagaland's first satellite television network:Hornbill TV.
Football is a popular sports in the city. The2025 Nagaland Super League was held mainly at theChümoukedima Football Stadium. The stadium is located inside the Chümoukedima Police Complex. The city is also home toNagaland United FC, which plays in theNagaland Super League.[13]
Chümoukedima co-hosted the3rd edition of theNorth East Games in 2024.[14]
Chümoukedima is served by theDimapur Airport located 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north from the city centre.
Asian Highway 1 :Tokyo – Chümoukedima –Istanbul
Asian Highway 2 :Denpasar – Chümoukedima -Khosravi
NH 29 :Dabaka (Assam) – Chümoukedima –Jessami (Manipur)Chümoukedima is connected with theChümoukedima Shokhüvi Railway Station located 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) south-west from the city center. TheDimapur Railway Station is located 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north from Chümoukedima.
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