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'''Tuensang''' (Pron:/ˌtjuːənˈsæŋ/) is a town located in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of [[Nagaland]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Tuensang district|Tuensang District]] and has a population of 36,774.<ref name="2011census"/> The town was founded in 1947 for the purpose of administrating the erstwhile [[North Eastern Frontier Agency]] (NEFA) that comprised the present day Districts of Tuensang, [[Mon district|Mon]], [[Longleng district|Longleng]], [[Kiphire district|Kiphire]], [[Noklak district|Noklak]] and [[Shamator district|Shamator]]. Today, these six districts combined are also known as 'Eastern Nagaland'.
'''Tuensang''' (Pron:/ˌtjuːənˈsæŋ/) is a town and the headquarters of its [[Tuensang district]] in [[Nagaland]], India with a population of 36,774.<ref name="2011census"/>
 
The town was founded in 1947 for the purpose of administrating the erstwhile [[North Eastern Frontier Agency]] (NEFA) that comprised the present day Tuensang, [[Mon District|Mon]], [[Longleng District|Longleng]], [[Kiphire District|Kiphire]] and [[Noklak District|Noklak]] districts. Today, these four districts combined are also known as ‘Eastern Nagaland’.


==History==
==History==
 
The Tuensang area was originally made up of all the present six districts of Eastern Nagaland. Even after the British conquest of India, the Tuensang tribal region remained unadministered due to lack of sufficient men and money. However, in 1902, the area was brought under the nominal control of the British. It was called Tribal Area and was administered by the [[Governor General of India]]. In 1948, a separate division called Tuensang Administrative Circle was created.<ref>{{cite book | title = Encyclopaedia Of North-east India Vol# 5 | author = Ved Prakash | publisher = Atlantic | year = 2007 | isbn = 978-81-269-0707-6 | page = 1922 }}</ref>
The Tuensang area was originally made up of all the present four districts of Eastern [[Nagaland]]. Even after the British conquest of India, the Tuensang tribal region remained unadministered due to lack of sufficient men and money. However, in 1902, the area was brought under the nominal control of the British. It was called Tribal Area and was administered by the [[Governor General of India]]. In 1948, a separate division called Tuensang Administrative Circle was created.<ref>{{cite book | title = Encyclopaedia Of North-east India Vol# 5 | author = Ved Prakash | publisher = Atlantic | year = 2007 | isbn = 978-81-269-0707-6 | page = 1922 }}</ref>


When the [[Constitution of India]] was first released in 1950, Tuensang Division was placed in "Part B" category of tribal districts as per the Sixth Schedule. It became part  of the [[North-East Frontier Agency]] (NEFA). Subsequently, in 1957, it was merged with the [[Naga Hills District, British India|Naga Hills District]] to form a new administrative unit under the [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]].<ref name="BDatta_reorg">{{cite book | title = Reorganization of North-East India since 1947 | author = B. Datta-Ray, S. P. Agrawal | year = 1996 | publisher = Concept | isbn = 978-81-7022-577-5 | page = 6 }}</ref> After negotiation with the secessionists, this administrative unit was later made a full-fledged state called [[Nagaland]].
When the [[Constitution of India]] was first released in 1950, Tuensang Division was placed in "Part B" category of tribal districts as per the Sixth Schedule. It became part  of the [[North-East Frontier Agency]] (NEFA). Subsequently, in 1957, it was merged with the [[Naga Hills District, British India|Naga Hills District]] to form a new administrative unit under the [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]].<ref name="BDatta_reorg">{{cite book | title = Reorganization of North-East India since 1947 | author = B. Datta-Ray, S. P. Agrawal | year = 1996 | publisher = Concept | isbn = 978-81-7022-577-5 | page = 6 }}</ref> After negotiation with the secessionists, this administrative unit was later made a full-fledged state called [[Nagaland]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Nagalandmap.png|thumb|right|180px|District map of Nagaland with Tuensang town]]
Tuensang is located at {{Coord|26.28|N|94.83|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/20/Tuensang.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tuensang]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1371&nbsp;metres (4498&nbsp;feet).
Tuensang is located at {{Coord|26.28|N|94.83|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/20/Tuensang.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tuensang]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1371&nbsp;metres (4498&nbsp;feet).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Tuensang had a population of 36,774,<ref name="2011census">{{cite web|title=Tuensang City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801462-tuensang-nagaland.html|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> up 24% from 29,654 in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Tuensang has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 67%. In Tuensang, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Tuensang had a population of 36,774,<ref name="2011census">{{cite web|title=Tuensang City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801462-tuensang-nagaland.html|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> up 24% from 29,654 in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Tuensang has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 67%. In Tuensang,13% of the population is under 6 years of age.


Tuensang is one of the larger towns in Nagaland along with Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung. The landowners/permanent tribes of the district are [[Chang Naga|Changs]], [[Sangtam Naga|Sangtams]], [[Yimchunger]]s and [[Khiamniungan people|Khiamniungans]]. The Tuensang town serves as a nerve center of the eastern part (which comprises five districts: Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng and Noklak with six major tribes) of Nagaland state.
Tuensang is one of the larger towns in Nagaland along with Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung. The landowners/permanent tribes of the town are mainly the [[Chang Naga|Changs]], [[Sangtam Naga|Sangtams]], [[Yimkhiung]]s and [[Khiamniungan people|Khiamniungan]]s. The town serves as a nerve center for the eastern part of Nagaland.


Tuensang is the headquarters to apex organisations such as [[Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO)]], [[Eastern Naga Students' Federation (ENSF)]], Khiamniungan Tribal council (KTC), Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), Confederation of Chang Students' Union (CCSU), Chang Baptist Lashong Thangyen (CBLT), [[Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS)]], Eastern Farming Association, etc.
Tuensang is the headquarters to apex organisations such as Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO), Eastern Naga Students' Federation (ENSF), Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC), Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), Confederation of Chang Students' Union (CCSU), Chang Baptist Lashong Thangyen (CBLT), Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS), Eastern Farming Association, etc.


==Educational institutions==
==Education==
===Schools in Tuensang===
===Schools===
* Government Higher Secondary School
* Government Higher Secondary School
* St. John's High School
* St. John's High School
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* National Institute of Open Schooling
* National Institute of Open Schooling


===Colleges in Tuensang===
===Colleges===
 
* [[Sao Chang College]]
* [[Sao Chang College]]
* [[Loyem Memorial College]]
* [[Loyem Memorial College]]
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==Public utilities==
==Public utilities==
The district has a functional 100-bed Civil Hospital which has been upgraded to Regional Diagnostic Center (RDC) but is yet to be operationalised. The district has an agriculture science center known as KVK, an undertaking of the government of India, badminton stadium, town hall and a public ground. The "Longpang Project," a program managed by Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) in collaboration with government and private agencies, near [[Hakchang Village]], has one health center which runs the only rehabilitation center in the district that takes care of AIDS patients and drug addicts.
Tuensang has a functional 100-bed Civil Hospital which has been upgraded to Regional Diagnostic Center (RDC) but is yet to be operationalised. It has an Agriculture Science Center known as KVK, an undertaking of the Government of India, Badminton Stadium, Town Hall and a Public Ground. The "Longpang Project," a program managed by Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) in collaboration with government and private agencies, near [[Hakchang Village]], has one health center which runs the only rehabilitation center in the district that takes care of AIDS patients and drug addicts.


The [[National Highway 155 (India)|National Highways 155]] passes through the district, linking [[Mokokchung]] ([[National Highway 61 (India)|NH-61]] junction) and [[Jessami]] ([[Tipaimukh Road|NH-150]] junction) via Tuensang Town, covering a distance of 342&nbsp;km. Recently the ongoing work on NH-155 came under severe criticisms from the public led by Eastern Naga Students' Federation for alleged poor workmanship, non-adherence to contract norms by the contractors, and lackadaisical attitude of the Nagaland Public Works Department.<ref>http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjYwNjE%3D-Z4PpCQa%2BHSg%3D1.</ref><ref>http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjU2MDk%3D-%2B367GH8sVU8%3D.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.morungexpress.com/frontpage/48446.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-06-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511040547/http://www.morungexpress.com/frontpage/48446.html |archive-date=2010-05-11 }}</ref>
==Transportation==
The [[National Highway 155 (India)|National Highways 155]] passes through the district, linking [[Mokokchung]] ([[National Highway 61 (India)|NH-61]] junction) and [[Jessami]] ([[Tipaimukh Road|NH-150]] junction) via Tuensang Town, covering a distance of 342&nbsp;km. Recently the ongoing work on NH-155 came under severe criticisms from the public led by Eastern Naga Students' Federation for alleged poor workmanship, non-adherence to contract norms by the contractors, and lackadaisical attitude of the Nagaland Public Works Department.<ref>http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjYwNjE%3D-Z4PpCQa%2BHSg%3D1. {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjU2MDk%3D-%2B367GH8sVU8%3D. {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.morungexpress.com/frontpage/48446.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-06-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511040547/http://www.morungexpress.com/frontpage/48446.html |archive-date=2010-05-11 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:55, 11 March 2022

This article is about the municipality in Nagaland, India. For its namesake district, see Tuensang district.
Tuensang
Town
Tuensang is located in Nagaland
Tuensang
Tuensang
Location in Nagaland
Coordinates: 26°16′18″N 94°49′53″E / 26.271559°N 94.831384°E / 26.271559; 94.831384
Country India
StateFile:..Nagaland Flag(INDIA).png Nagaland
DistrictTuensang District
Elevation
1,371 m (4,498 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total36,774
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
 • Major languagesChang
Sangtam
Yimkhiungrü
Khiamniungan
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationNL-03
Websitenagaland.gov.in

Tuensang (Pron:/ˌtjuːənˈsæŋ/) is a town located in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the headquarters of the Tuensang District and has a population of 36,774.[1] The town was founded in 1947 for the purpose of administrating the erstwhile North Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA) that comprised the present day Districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator. Today, these six districts combined are also known as 'Eastern Nagaland'.

History

The Tuensang area was originally made up of all the present six districts of Eastern Nagaland. Even after the British conquest of India, the Tuensang tribal region remained unadministered due to lack of sufficient men and money. However, in 1902, the area was brought under the nominal control of the British. It was called Tribal Area and was administered by the Governor General of India. In 1948, a separate division called Tuensang Administrative Circle was created.[2]

When the Constitution of India was first released in 1950, Tuensang Division was placed in "Part B" category of tribal districts as per the Sixth Schedule. It became part of the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA). Subsequently, in 1957, it was merged with the Naga Hills District to form a new administrative unit under the Ministry of External Affairs.[3] After negotiation with the secessionists, this administrative unit was later made a full-fledged state called Nagaland.

Geography

Tuensang is located at 26°17′N 94°50′E / 26.28°N 94.83°E / 26.28; 94.83.[4] It has an average elevation of 1371 metres (4498 feet).

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Tuensang had a population of 36,774,[1] up 24% from 29,654 in 2001.[5] Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Tuensang has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 67%. In Tuensang,13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tuensang is one of the larger towns in Nagaland along with Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung. The landowners/permanent tribes of the town are mainly the Changs, Sangtams, Yimkhiungs and Khiamniungans. The town serves as a nerve center for the eastern part of Nagaland.

Tuensang is the headquarters to apex organisations such as Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO), Eastern Naga Students' Federation (ENSF), Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC), Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), Confederation of Chang Students' Union (CCSU), Chang Baptist Lashong Thangyen (CBLT), Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS), Eastern Farming Association, etc.

Education

Schools

  • Government Higher Secondary School
  • St. John's High School
  • Christ King School
  • St. Joseph's School
  • Thangjem High School
  • Chaba School
  • St. Xavier School
  • St. Anthony School
  • Holy Angel School
  • Little Flower School
  • Akum Imlong School
  • Loyem Memorial High School
  • Baptist Thangyen School:Tuensang
  • Montessori Kids Care School
  • Assam Rifles School
  • National Institute of Open Schooling
  • Holy Cross School Saksi
  • Eklavya Model Residential School Saksi
  • 3rd Battalion N.A.P School Saksi
  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Chare
  • Government High School Noksen
  • Government Higher Secondary School Noklak
  • Christian High school Shamator
  • Government High School Shamator
  • Tulip Residential Academy, 3rd NAP
  • Trinity Academy, Tuensang
  • Government High School pathso
  • Baptist School pathso
  • G.M.S Pathso Nokeng
  • GHS Chingmei
  • GMS Chingmei
  • National Institute of Open Schooling

Colleges

Public utilities

Tuensang has a functional 100-bed Civil Hospital which has been upgraded to Regional Diagnostic Center (RDC) but is yet to be operationalised. It has an Agriculture Science Center known as KVK, an undertaking of the Government of India, Badminton Stadium, Town Hall and a Public Ground. The "Longpang Project," a program managed by Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) in collaboration with government and private agencies, near Hakchang Village, has one health center which runs the only rehabilitation center in the district that takes care of AIDS patients and drug addicts.

Transportation

The National Highways 155 passes through the district, linking Mokokchung (NH-61 junction) and Jessami (NH-150 junction) via Tuensang Town, covering a distance of 342 km. Recently the ongoing work on NH-155 came under severe criticisms from the public led by Eastern Naga Students' Federation for alleged poor workmanship, non-adherence to contract norms by the contractors, and lackadaisical attitude of the Nagaland Public Works Department.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Tuensang City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland". www.census2011.co.in.
  2. ↑ Ved Prakash (2007). Encyclopaedia Of North-east India Vol# 5. Atlantic. p. 1922. ISBN 978-81-269-0707-6.
  3. ↑ B. Datta-Ray, S. P. Agrawal (1996). Reorganization of North-East India since 1947. Concept. p. 6. ISBN 978-81-7022-577-5.
  4. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tuensang
  5. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. ↑ http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjYwNjE%3D-Z4PpCQa%2BHSg%3D1. [dead link]
  7. ↑ http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjU2MDk%3D-%2B367GH8sVU8%3D. [dead link]
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 May 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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