Noklak district
Noklak District | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: The Frontier District | |
.svg) Noklak District in Nagaland | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Nagaland |
| Headquarters | Noklak |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha Constituency | Nagaland |
| • MP[1] | Tokheho Yepthomi, NDPP |
| • Deputy Commissioner[2] | Hiazu Meru (NCS) |
| • Assembly constituencies | 2 constituencies |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,152 km2 (445 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[4] | |
• Total | 55,434 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | noklak |
Noklak District is the 12th district of the Indian state of Nagaland.The district is the home of the Khiamniungan Nagas, Noklak, the eponymous town, is the headquarters of the district.[3]
History
[edit]Noklak district was created on 21 December 2017 as the 12th district of Nagaland. The new district has the same boundaries as the former Noklak sub-division of Tuensang district.[5]
Demands for upgrading the ADC office in Noklak town had been made by the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) in 2008.[6]
The district was inaugurated on January 20,2021.[7]
Administration
[edit]Deputy Commissioner [DC]
Noklak
Sub-Divisional Office [SDO]
Thonoknyu
Extra Assistant Commissioner[EAC]
1]Panso
2]Nokhu.[8]
Police station
There are two police stations located at Noklak and Panso Headquarters and a police outpost at Thonoknyu.[9]
Rural Development Blocks [RDB]
The district has three rural development blocks (RD blocks), which are Noklak RDB covering Noklak Taluk and Nokhu taluk, Panso RDB covering Panso taluk and Thonoknyu RDB covering Thonoknyu taluk.[3]: 68
Location and boundaries
[edit]North - Mon District
East- Lahe Township[Naga Self administred Zone, saigang Region,Myanmar
West- Tuensang District [North West] & Shamator District [South West}
South- Kiphire District [10]
Geography
[edit]Climate
The Noklak district climate falls under eastern Himalayan Agro climatic zone experiencing i.e I]Sub-Alpine climate II]Sub-Tropical climate III]Temperate Climate[11]
Rivers and Drainage
The important rivers of the district are 1]Langniu/zungki River
2]Chokla River
3]Leaniu River [12]
The Langniu/Zungki is the largest river of the district and also the largest tributary of Tizu river,kiphire and it finally drains at Chindwin river,myanmnar.[13]
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 census of India, the present population of Noklak district is 55,434. Nokhu, Noklak, Panso,and Thonoknyu subdivisions are parts of the present Noklak district. Noklak district has a sex ratio of 922 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Tribes make up 55,434 (97.59%) of the population.[3]
Christianity is the religion of 99.07% of the inhabitants. Other religions followed are Hinduism by 0.4% of the population, Islam by 0.3%, Buddhism by 0.2%, and a few Sikhs.[14]
The population of the district as per 2011 census stands at 55,434, the population density of which is 51/km2, the Khiamniungan Naga tribe constitute the majority,speaking Khiamniungan language at 97.59% and Tikhir 1.41% as first language.[15]
Government and Politics
[edit]The Noklak district has two seat at Nagaland Legislative assembly i.e 56th A/C Noklak and 57th A/C Thounoknyu [16]
Education
[edit]private schools
1)St.Paul School
2)Christian High School
3)Holy Angle's School
Government High Schools
1)GHS Noklak village
2)GHS Chipur
3)GHS Thonoknyu
Higher Secondary School
1)GHSS (Arts) Noklak Town
Culture
[edit]the major festivals that are celebrated are Khautsauhsie hok-ah, Tsokum and Miu .
Economy
[edit]As per 2011 census, 80.8% of the workers of the district are enagaged in agriculutre based sector,the inhabitants practice Jhum culutivation,subsistent traditional cultivation and has distinction of practicing traditional organic cultivation.[17]and terrace cultivation is prominent across the district.
Transportation
[edit]Air
The nearest airport is Jorhat,Assam located 250 km from district headquarter.
Helicopter service
Helipad service to Noklak is available from Dimapur every Monday.[18]
Rail
The Nearest railway station is Amguri railawy station at 206 km distance from Noklak.
Road
The district is connnected with roads,the road passes through the district alongside other intra-district roads,the NH 202 and NH 702B are the nearest highways to district which both passes through Tuensang.
Some Important routes
1]Noklak To Dimapur via Tuensang - 495 km
2]Noklak To Kohima via Tuensang - 421 km
3]Noklak to Mokokchung via Tuensang -376 km
4]Noklak To Tuensang - 56 km [19]
Towns and Villages
[edit]As of 2025, they are currently 41 villages and 4 Towns are established across four circles within the district.
NOKLAK CIRClE
Area=236.92 km2 Town = Noklak/Lungdon Town
Villages;-
[1]Noklak [2]Pangsha (Old) [3]Thang Nokyan [4]Pangsha (New) [5]Nokyan 'B' [6]Dan ITC [7]Kusong [9)Wansoi [9)Hanyuk [20]
PANSO CIRCLE
Area=148.33km2' Town= Pathso Town
VIllages:-
[1O]Pathso Noking [111]Yokhao [12]Pathso [13] Kingniu [14]Lengnyu [15]Lumouking [16]Tsuwao [17]Tsangkoi [18]Ekhao
NOKHU CIRCLE
Area=218.94km2 Town= Nokhu Town
[19]Nokhu Noking [20]Choklangan [21]Nokhu [22]Langnok [23]Aniashu [24]Aniashu [21]
THONOKNYU CIRCLE
area=491.36km2 Town = Thonoknyu Town
Villages
[25]Thonoknyu [26]Wui [27]Sanglao [28]Chipur [29]Peshu [30]Kenjong [31]New Sanglao [32]Thongtsou [33]Longding [33]Longsingking(Thoktsur) [34]Peshu Nyukya [35]Jeijeiking [36]Chilliso [37]Pang [38]Pangking [39]Thonsongnyu [40]Thangoun [41]Tukhingkiu [22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lok Sabha Members". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Noklak DC". Noklak district website. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "District Census Hand Book – Tuensang" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ total population of the 5 circles.[3]
- ^ "Noklak is Nagaland's youngest district". Eastern Mirror. 21 December 2017.
- ^ "ENPO supports demand for Noklak district headquarter". Nagaland Post News. 27 December 2008.
- ^ www.morung express.com?Noklak,the frontier district of Nagaland,jan 20,2021
- ^ https;//noklak.nic.in/block
- ^ "Tuensang District Profile". tuensang.nic.in.
- ^ https;//ndma.gov.in/title-District disaster management plan(revised)Noklak 2023/pg -2.2 location and boundaries
- ^ https;//ndma.gov.in/district disaster management plan (revised)Noklak-2023
- ^ https;//ndma.gov.in/district disaster management plan (revised)Noklak/2023
- ^ https;/ndma.gov.in/district disaster mangagement plan(Revised)/Noklak-2023
- ^ "Population by Religion - Nagaland". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ https;//nolak.nic.in/Demography/noklak ,government of nagaland/india
- ^ '"https;//www.nagaland legislative assembly" webtest.nagaland.gov.in.retrevied 28 november,2021
- ^ https;//noklak.nic.in /Economy
- ^ http;//helicopter service resumes at noklak-DIPR/nagaland/march 22 2021
- ^ https;//ipr.nagaland.gov.in]title-important routes|DIPR Nagaland)
- ^ www.nagaland tribune.https;//nagaland tribune/title= Hanyuk village holds recognition program/may 22 2024
- ^ www.nagaland state portal,https;//commissioner.gov.in/list of recognised villages/=noklak district
- ^ https;//www.ndma.gov.in/disaster management plan(revised}Noklak-list of villages/Town;administrative sub-divisional/circle=pg 14,15,/.