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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Dimapur
| settlement_type = [[City]] and [[Municipality]]
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| photo2a = Dimapur Approach.jpg
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| image_caption = Dimapur Street (Top), Aerial view of Dimapur (Bottom)
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| coordinates = {{coord|25.92|N|93.73|E|display=inline,title}}
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|..Nagaland Flag(INDIA).png}} [[Nagaland]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Dimapur district|Dimapur]]
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| leader_title = [[District Magistrate|Deputy Commissioner]]
| leader_name = Shri Rajesh Soundarajan, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
| area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Dimapur City|url=https://dmc.nagaland.gov.in/dmc-administration/dimapur-city-at-a-glance/}}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 18.13
| area_metro_footnotes = <ref>{{cite news|title=Dimapur Info|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2016/sep/18/Assam-mp-wants-Dimapur-from-Nagaland-1521358.amp}}</ref>
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| elevation_m = 145
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| population_density_km2 = 2,558
| population_rank = 1st in [[Nagaland]]
| population_total = 122,834 | population_urban = 3 lakhs+
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 797 112, 797103, 797113, 797115, 797116
| area_code = 91 - (0) 03862
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#NL.E2.80.94Nagaland|NL]]-07
| website = {{URL|dimapur.nic.in}}
| footnotes =
| demographics1_info1 = [[English language|English]]
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| demographics1_info2 = [[Nagamese]]
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'''Dimapur''' is a city in [[Nagaland]], [[India]]. It is the most populous city of Nagaland and also the most densely populated city in the state with an estimated population of about three lakhs at MC level. The city is the main gateway and commercial centre of Nagaland.

Located near the border with [[Assam]] along the banks of the [[Dhansiri River]], Dimapur is the only plains tract of hilly Nagaland and also has the only railway station and airport in the state for connectivity and economic activity.

==Etymology==
The name Dimapur is derived from the [[Dimasa language|Kachari language]]; ''Di'' means "water", ''ma'' means "large" and ''pur'' ([[sanskritisation|sanskritised]] word) means "city", translating to "Big-river-city", associated with the meaning of "Kachari" which is "people of the river valley" and after the river which flows through it (Dhansiri).

There are two accounts of the way in which Dimapur got its name : many writers are of the opinion that the name 'Dimapur' was derived from Dimasa Kachari words Di-meaning water, Ma-meaning big and Pur-meaning city or township in the Dimasa dialect; while others contend that Dimapur is a corruption of Hidimbapur, meaning the city of [[Hidimbi]] (of Mahabharata fame) - the [[rakshasi]]-turned-woman whose marriage to the [[Pandava]] prince [[Bhima]] led to the birth of [[Ghatotkacha]], believed to be the progenitor of the Kacharis. According to the second theory, the name Hidimbapur is conjectured to have been abbreviated to Dimbapur and subsequently to have lost a consonant to become Dimapur. In the Ahom Chronicles, Dimapur Is referred to sometimes as ‘Che-din-chi-pen’ (town-earth-burn-make) meaning ‘brick town’.<ref name=donboscodimapur>{{cite web |title=SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR |url=http://www.donboscodimapur.org/history/ |publisher=donboscodimapur.org |access-date=18 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324102418/http://www.donboscodimapur.org/history/ |archive-date=24 March 2014 }}</ref>

==History==
In the 13th century AD the city was the capital of the [[Kachari people|Kachari]] [[Dimasa kingdom]]. <ref> District Dimapur, [https://dimapur.nic.in/history/ History], dimapur.nic.in, India, retrieved February 12, 2021</ref>

=== 1900 ===
During [[World War II]], Dimapur was the centre of action between [[British India]] and Imperial [[Japan]]. It was the staging post for the Allied offensive. The Japanese could reach [[Kohima]] where a siege was laid. Allied reinforcement came through Dimapur by rail and road for the push against the Japanese. An airport at Dimapur was also in use for supplies to the allied forces in Burma. The battle for Kohima about 77 km from Dimapur is considered the turning point for the Japanese retreat from South East Asia.

=== Assam lease Dimapur to Nagaland ===
In 1918, Dimapur was leased to then [[Naga Hills District, British India|Naga Hills district]] (Now [[Nagaland]]) by then erstwhile [[Assam Province]] of [[British Raj|British of India]] for 30 years for construction of Railways lines (unclear from which district).<ref> NP, [https://nagalandpage.com/return-dimapur-to-assam-demand-grows/ Return Dimapur To Assam Demand Grows], nagalandpage.com, India, July 18, 2018 </ref> In 1963, it was again leased to now state of [[Nagaland]] for 99 years.<ref> EMN, [https://easternmirrornagaland.com/assam-politician-wants-dimapur-and-merapani-from-nagaland/ Assam politician wants Dimapur and Merapani from Nagaland], easternmirrornagaland.com, India, September 19, 2016 </ref> There is controversy surrounding this claim, as both state governments have not come forward to comment on the matter.<ref> Nagaland Post, [http://www.nagalandpost.com/paying-the-price-of-silence/181641.html Paying the Price of Silence], nagalandpost.com, India, September 15, 2018</ref>

===2000===
Present-day Dimapur has far outgrown its old town area. It is one contiguous urban sprawl from the Assam border at Dilai gate and newfield checkgate up to the foothills of Chümoukedima, the designated district headquarters of Dimapur district.{{cn|date=August 2019}}

== Geography ==
Dimapur is located in the southwest of Nagaland. The vast majority of this area is flat with the [[Dhansiri River]], a tributary of the [[Brahmaputra River]] flowing east of the city.

===Climate===
Dimapur is hot and humid in summers and moderately cold in winters.<ref name=myweather2>{{cite web|title=February Climate History for Dimapur|url=http://www.myweather2.com/City-Town/India/Dimapur/climate-profile.aspx|publisher=myweather2.com|access-date=18 February 2014}}</ref>

{{Weather box
|location= Dimapur
|metric first= yes
|single line= yes
|Jan high C= 22.7
|Feb high C= 24.5
|Mar high C= 26.9
|Apr high C= 27.2
|May high C= 29.9
|Jun high C= 31.5
|Jul high C= 32.3
|Aug high C= 33.5
|Sep high C= 33.7
|Oct high C= 30.9
|Nov high C= 25.0
|Dec high C= 24.4
|Jan low C= 9.8
|Feb low C= 13.1
|Mar low C= 18.6
|Apr low C= 22.3
|May low C= 21.6
|Jun low C= 22.5
|Jul low C= 23.7
|Aug low C= 24.6
|Sep low C= 25.2
|Oct low C= 21.0
|Nov low C= 14.5
|Dec low C= 13.1
|date= May 2012
}}

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}}, the census of 2011, the city-population of the old Town Committee area (up to the old dhansiri bridge) at 122,834. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dimapur has an average literacy rate of 86% male literacy is 88% and, female literacy is 84%.<ref name="2011census">{{cite web|title=Dimapur City Population Census 2011 {{!}} Nagaland|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/183-dimapur.html|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> In Dimapur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Unlike other places in the state, this city has a heterogeneous mix of people from all over India, and for which it is also known as "Mini India".

{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Dimapur town (2011)<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1300.XLSX</ref>
|label1 = [[Nagamese language|Nagamese]]
|value1 = 47.23
|color1 = Orange
|label2 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|value2 = 32.46
|color2 = Blue
|label3 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value3 = 11.69
|color3 = Red
|label4 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
|value4 = 3.75
|color4 = yellow
|label5 = [[Manipuri language|Manipuri]]
|value5 = 2.3
|color5 = pink
|label6 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
|value6 = 2.01
|color6 = purple
|label7 = Others
|value7 = 0.56
|color7 = green
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Besides the dominant [[Naga people|Naga]] tribes, who comprise nearly about 50% of the city's population, other prominent groups include [[Bengali people|Bengalis]], [[Assamese people|Assamese]], [[Oriya people|Oriyas]], [[Nepal]]ese, [[Bihari people|Biharis]], [[Meitei people|Meiteis]], [[Bodo-Kachari people|Kachari]]s, [[Kuki people|Kuki]]s, [[Marwar]]is, [[Punjabi people|Punjabis]] and also [[Tamil people|Tamils]], [[Telugus]] and [[Kerala|Keralites]].<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1300.XLSX</ref> In the last two decades [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] traders have also settled in the city.{{cn|date=November 2017}}

===Religion===
[[Christianity]] is the most followed religion in the city making up 45.10% of the city's population, closely followed by [[Hinduism]] at 41.11%.
[[Islam]] is followed by 11.21%, [[Jainism]] by 1.73%, Buddhist by 0.48% and Sikhs by 0.19% respectively.<ref name="2011census"/>

==Tourism==
===Religious and historical sites===
*'''Ruins of Kachari Rajbari'''
[[File:Kachari Ruins (a piece of history waiting to be explored).jpg|right|thumb|Rajbari Ruins]]
Although is left in ruins after centuries of abandonment, after facing conflict with the Ahom King in 18th century and with the settlement of township occupying almost half of its former glorious fortress, is still a national heritage site. It signifies great historical importance for the region of North-East. It also gives great value to the state of Nagaland.

* '''Dimapur Jain Temple'''
{{main|Dimapur Jain Temple}}
The Dimapur Jain Temple was built in 1947. The temple has some intricate glass work. The temple is considered very auspicious by the people of Dimapur. The temple was built by the tireless effort of Shri Subhkaran Sethi, Shri Phulchand Sethi, Shri Jethmal Sethi, Shri Udayram Chabra, Shri Chunnilal Kishanlal Sethi, Shri Kanhaiyal Sethi, and other Jain families present in Dimapur at that time.

===Parks and other highlights===
Dimapur has several places where tourist can visit such as Green Park, Aqua Mellow park, Zoological Garden, Science Center, Stone Park, Hazi Park, Agri Expo site, Noune Resort ,Rangapahar Forest, Triple Falls, Noune Resort,Shiv Mandir, Loinloom Festival and [[Dimapur Kalibari|Kali Temple]].<ref name=holidayiq>{{cite web|title=Dimapur Places to Visit|url=http://www.holidayiq.com/Dimapur-Sightseeing-1066.html|publisher=holidayiq.com|access-date=18 February 2014}}</ref>

==Transportation==
===Roadways===
[[file:Dimapur Airport in 2011.jpg|thumb|Dimapur Airport]]
====Highways passing through Dimapur====
* [[File:Tabliczka AH1.svg|30px]] [[Asian Highway 1]]
* [[File:Tabliczka AH2.svg|30px]] [[Asian Highway 2]]
* {{jct|country=IND|NH|29}}: [[National Highway 29 (India)]]
* {{jct|country=IND|NH|129}}: [[National Highway 129 (India)]]
*{{jct|country=IND|NH|129A}}: [[National Highway 129A (India)]]

===Airport===
[[File:Dimapur railway station.jpg|thumb|[[Dimapur railway station]]]]
{{main|Dimapur Airport}}
Dimapur is served by the [[Dimapur Airport]] which is located at 3rd mile (AH-1). It is the only civil airport in the state and operates routes to [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]],
[[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport|Guwahati]], [[Imphal Airport|Imphal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/alliance-air-confirms-plans-to-commence-guwahati-dimapur-imphal-service-in-dec-2019-959869|title=Alliance Air confirms plans to commence Guwahati-Dimapur-Imphal service in Dec-2019|work=CAPA|access-date=4 December 2019}}</ref> and [[Dibrugarh Airport|Dibrugarh]].

There are plans for expansion of the airport to meet international norms by buying land at Aoyimti village.

===Railway===
{{main|Dimapur Railway Station}}
Dimapur is the only city in Nagaland that is connected by both rail and air. There are direct train services to cities like [[Guwahati]], [[Kolkata]], [[New Delhi]], [[Bangalore]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Amritsar]], [[Dibrugarh]] and [[Chennai]] from the [[Dimapur railway station]]. The station is categorised as an A category railway station which lies on the [[Lumding-Dibrugarh section]] under the [[Lumding railway division]] of [[Northeast Frontier Railway]].

==Sports==
The [[Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://nagalandcricket.com/about/ | title=Nagaland Cricket Association | publisher=nagalandcricket.com | accessdate=3 June 2021}}</ref> is the cricket stadium situated at Sovima area of the city, while Dimapur District Sports Council Stadium and State Stadium Dimapur are the multi-purpose sports stadium in the city.

==Economy==
[[file:Dimapur Town.jpeg|thumb|Market Area, Dimapur]]
Although Dimapur accounts for only about 9% of the state, it is the commercial centre of Nagaland.

===Commerce===
A number of shopping centers and markets have sprung up in Dimapur, with the Hong Kong Market, Central Plaza, New Market, Bank colony (Super Market Area) and Circular and NL roads serving as the main commercial areas in the city. The Complexes and shopping centres have sprung up to Nuton Bosti.

The stretch from Purana Bazaar to [[Chümoukedima]] along the AH-1 is also rapidly developing into commercial areas.

The city's Hong Kong Market is well known for imported goods from Thailand, China, and Burma and is the main Shopping Attraction for Tourists visiting Nagaland. The wholesale foodgrain items are available at KL Sethi Market Complex, Jasokie Market etc. at G S Road, Dimapur.

===Industry===
The Nagaland Industrial Growth Centre is situated at Ganeshnagar of Dhansiripar Sub-Division, where most of the Dimasa Kacharis lived — an area consisting of seven Dimasa Villages (Dhansiripar, Disaguphu, Amaluma, Doyapur, Ganeshnagar, Hazadisa, and Manglumukh).

==Education==
[[File:Tetso College.jpg|thumb|{{center|Tetso College}}]]

===Universities and colleges===
*[[Tetso College]]<ref>{{cite book|last1=Lyndem|first1=Biloris|last2=De|first2=Utpal Kumar|title=Education in North East India: Experience and Challenge|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|isbn=9788180690631|page=346|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oHJlnkDG8IMC&pg=PA346|access-date=9 December 2016|language=en|year=2004}}</ref>
*[[Patkai Christian College]]
*[[Dimapur Government College]]
*[[National Institute of Technology Nagaland]]
*[[St. Joseph University, Nagaland|St. Joseph University]]
* [[ICFAI University, Nagaland]]

==See also==
* [[Battle of Kohima]]
* [[Battle of the Tennis Court]]
* [[Chümoukedima]]
* [[Indian XXXIII Corps]]
* [[Nagaland]]
* [[Nagaland Page]]
* [[Northeast Indian Railways during World War II]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050705075208/http://dimapur.nic.in/files/profile.htm Official district link]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090127012521/http://www.mydimapur.com/ My Dimapur, city portal]
* [http://indiamapsite.com/nagaland/dimapur/ Satellite map of Dimapur]

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Dimapur district]]

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