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{{about|the municipality in Nagaland|other uses|Chümoukedima (disambiguation)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Chümoukedima
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| government_type = [[Municipality]]
| governing_body = [[Chümoukedima Town Council]]
| leader_title = Chairman
| leader_name = Thejavizo Nakhro
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| population_total = 43,516<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/nagaland/dimapur/chumukedima-population.html|title=Census of India 2011 – Chumukedima data|website=www.censusindia.co.in|access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>
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* [[Angami language|Angami]]
* [[Ao language|Ao]]
* [[Chakhesang language|Chakhesang]]
* [[Lotha language|Lotha]]
* [[Nagamese Creole|Nagamese]]
* [[Sümi language|Sümi]]
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 797103
| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#NL.E2.80.94Nagaland|NL-07]]
| website = {{url|ctc.nagaland.gov.in}}
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'''Chümoukedima''' formally spelled '''Chumukedima''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nagalandpost.com/cvc-notifies-on-usage-of-nomenclature/185147.html|title=CVC notifies on usage of nomenclature|date=November 15, 2018|newspaper=[[Nagaland Post]]|access-date=December 29, 2021}}</ref> is a [[municipality]] in the [[Chümoukedima District]] of the Indian state of [[Nagaland]]. It is the third-largest [[urban agglomeration]] in Nagaland after [[Dimapur]] and [[Kohima]]. Chümoukedima was designated as the first headquarters of then [[Naga Hills District, British India|Naga Hills District]] of [[Assam Province]], British India from 1866 until the administrative office moved to [[Wokha]] in 1875 and then to Kohima in 1879.

==History==
It served as the first headquarters of the then [[Naga Hills District, British India|Naga Hills District]] of Assam Province during the time of British rule in early 19th century. The town was also called '''Nechu Guard''' and also as '''Samaguting''' during World War II.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India census, Chümoukedima had a population of 43,516.

==Geography==
It is located in the foothills of [[Naga Hills]]. The Tourist Village on the top of a hill projects a [[bird's eye view]] of the whole of Chümoukedima District, Dimapur District and other parts of [[Karbi Anglong District]] of [[Assam]]. [[Waterfall]]s are also located in this area.

==Economy==
Chümoukedima is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Nagaland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/chmoukedima-emerging-one-of-the-fastest-developing-towns-in-nagaland|title=Chümoukedima emerging one of the fastest developing towns in Nagaland|date=December 16, 2021|newspaper=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=December 29, 2021}}</ref> 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.

==Culture==
===Parks===
Appu Park is a park located inside Chümoukedima Police Complex. The [[Nagaland Zoological Park]], [[Green Park (Chümoukedima)|Green Park]], Aqua Mellow Park, Agri Expo site [[Niathu Resort]] and [[Noune Resort]] are all located in the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area.

===Media===
Chümoukedima is home to Nagaland's first satellite television network: [[Hornbill TV]].

==Transportation==
===Air===
Chümoukedima is served by the [[Dimapur Airport]] located {{convert|7|km|mi|abbr=off}} north from the city centre.

===Road===
====Highways passing through Chümoukedima====
* [[File:Tabliczka AH1.svg|30px]] [[Asian Highway 1]] : [[Tokyo]] – Chümoukedima – [[Istanbul]]
* [[File:Tabliczka AH2.svg|30px]] [[Asian Highway 2]] : [[Denpasar]] – Chümoukedima - [[Khosravi, Kermanshah|Khosravi]]
* {{jct|country=IND|NH|29}} : [[Dabaka|Dabaka (Assam)]] – Chümoukedima – [[Jessami|Jessami (Manipur)]]

===Rail===
Chümoukedima is connected with the [[Chümoukedima Shokhuvi Railway Station]] located {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=off}} south-west from the city center. The [[Dimapur railway station|Dimapur Railway Station]] is located {{convert|12|km|mi|abbr=off}} north from Chümoukedima.

==Education==
===Universities and Colleges===
* [[Mount Mary College, Chümoukedima|Mount Mary College]]
* [[National Institute of Technology, Nagaland|National Institute of Technology]]
* [[Patkai Christian College]]

====The following are major Universities and Colleges located in the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area:====
* [[ICFAI University, Nagaland|ICFAI University]]
* [[St. Joseph University, Nagaland|St. Joseph University]]
* [[Tetso College]]

===Schools===
* [[North Town Higher Secondary School]]
* [[St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima|St. Joseph Higher Secondary School]]
* [[Charis High Academy]]
* [[Godwin Higher Secondary School]]

==Notable residents==
* '''[[S. C. Jamir]]''', Politician
* '''[[Neiphiu Rio]]''', Politician
* '''[[Zhaleo Rio]]''', Politician
* '''[[Chekrovolü Swüro]]''', Sportsperson

==See also==
* [[Dimapur]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Wikivoyage-inline|Chümoukedima}}
===Official site===
*[https://ctc.nagaland.gov.in/ Official website]
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