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Nagaland
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The State of Nagaland was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963, as the 16th State of the Indian Union. It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar (Burma) on the east, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam on the North and Manipur in the South. The State consists of eleven
It is a land of folklore passed down the generations through word of mouth. Here, music is an integral part of life; folk songs eulogizing ancestors, the brave deeds of warriors and traditional heroes; poetic love songs immortalizing ancient tragic love stories; Gospel songs that touch your soul or the modern tunes rendered exquisitely to set your feet a-tapping.
Each of the 16 odd tribes and sub-tribes that dwell in this exotic hill State can easily be distinguished by the colourful and intricately designed consumes, jewellery and beads that they adorn. The present generation of Nagas have ventured into fashion designing in a big way, reproducing fabrics that represent the ancestral motifs blended with modern appeal. Indeed, it is a beautiful mix of the past with the present, a paradise for those who are into fashion designing. This is an affluent fashion station of the East.
The traditional ceremonial attire of each tribe is in itself, an awe inspiring sight to behold; the multi-coloured spears and knives decorated with dyed goats hair, the headgear made of finely woven bamboo interlaced with orchid stems, adorned with boar's teeth and hornbill's feathers, elephant tusk armlets.
Nature could not have been kinder to Nagaland, sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of the East; the exquisitely picturesque landscapes, the vibrantly colourful sunrise and sunset, lush and verdant flora. This is a land that represents unimaginable beauty, moulded perfectly for a breath taking experience.
Its people belong to the Indo-Mongoloid stock, whose ancestors lived off nature's abundant gifts, blessed with sturdy formidable dispositions. Above all, the people here are warmhearted and extremely hospitable! You will feel it in the air !
Nagaland is blessed with salubrious climate throughout the year and one can visit it anytime. If one is looking for a quiet getaway, from the hustle and bustle of city life, it provides the right ambience; as life here is laidback and slow - providing a tension free life.
For the adventurous and the intrepid, Nagaland is an ideal place for trekking, rock climbing, jungle camping and offers limitless exploration possibilities in its lush and verdant sub-tropical rain forests which are also a treasure trove of a plethora of medicinal plants.
Nagas, by nature, are lovers of fun and frolic and here life is one long festival.
The Nagas with their joie de vivre dance and songs are a part and parcel of all their festivities. Most of their dances are performed with a robust rhythm.
Nagaland is bounded by Assam in the North and West, by Burma and Arunachal Pradesh in the east and Manipur in the south and runs more or less parallel to the left bank of the Brahmaputra. It has a land area of 16579 sq. km and is a predominantly hilly state.
Area, Population, Decadal Growth, Density and Sex Ratio of Nagaland:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
From the above table it can be observed that the population of Nagaland increased from 12.10 lakhs in 1991 to 19.89 lakhs in 2001. It has experienced the highest decadal growth of population in the country during 1991-01 of 64.41 % as compared to the all India growth rate of 21.34 % during the same period. The population density of Nagaland has increased from 73 persons per sq. km to 120 persons per sq. km . The sex ratio in terms of females per thousand males for Nagaland was 909 in 2001 as against 886 in 1991.
Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices:(Rupee in Crores)
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of representative State Governments (as on May/01/2009) Central Statistical Organisation
Net State Domestic Product at Constant (1999-2000) Prices:(Rupee in Crores)
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of representative State Governments (as on May/01/2009) Central Statistical Organisation
Area and Production of Principle Crops:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Number of Educational Institutions, 2007-2008:
Source: Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2008
Number of Educational Institutions of School-Level, 2007-2008:
Source: Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2008
Literacy Rate:
The literacy rate in Nagaland according to 2001 census is 67.11 per cent. The percentage of literate males is 71.77 percent and that of females is 61.92 per cent.
Growth in percentage of literacy in Nagaland:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Achievement of Fishery Department, 2007-2008:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Industrial Structure in Nagaland:
Due to inadequate industrial infrastructure, lack of mineral resources and transportation, the industrial growth is limited in Nagaland. Despite vast endowment of natural resources, nagaland is considered as one of the most industrially backward states of the country. The industrial structure of Nagaland may be classified, based on resource uses into agro-based industries, mineral based industries, forest based industries and other industries. In case of medium scale industries in Nagaland, there were virtually no industries during the 60’s. Handicraft and handloom production only met domestic needs. From 1970 onwards a few medium scale local resource based industries have come into existence. In case of Small Scale Industries ( SSI ), these began to emerge since 1970s based on local resources.
Number of SSI Units and Employees:
Source: Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2008
Industrial office/Boards/Emporium/Training Centre as on 31.03.2008:
Source: Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2008
Installed Capacity and Generation of Electricity:
Source Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Electricity Consumption: (In MKWH)
Source Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Generation, Consumption and Per Capita Consumption of Electricity:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2007
Nagaland is another state in the north east where the health care facilities are far from satisfactory. For the people of the state, most of there healthcare requirements are met from outside the state in Guwahati and outside the northeast region. This is due to the poor public health infrastructure, lack of adequate infrastructure, lack of adequate qualified doctors, nurses and paramedics and shortage of medicine.
Number of Hospital, Dispensaries, P.H.Cs, C.H.C, S.H.C, Sub-centre, Dispensary in Nagaland, 2007:
Source : Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2008
Number of Medical Personal in Nagaland, 2007:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Number of Beds in Hospital, P.H.C., C.H.C., S.H.C., Dispensaries, Mental and T.B. Hospital in Nagaland, 2007:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2008
Bank Group-wise Distribution of Number of Reporting Offices, Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit (Quarterly) of All Scheduled Commercial Banks in Nagaland, December, 2009. (Amount in Rs. Crore)
Note : - : Indicates nil or negligible.
Banks in Nagaland:
Source: Statistical handbook of Nagaland 2008
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Administrative Districts, inhabited by 16 major tribes along with other sub-tribes. Each tribe is distinct in character from the other in terms of customs, language and dress.