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{{About|the district|its eponymous headquarters|Kiphire}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement

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| demographics1_title1 = [[Literacy in India|Literacy]]<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/>
| demographics1_info1 = 69.54%
| demographics1_title2 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/>
| demographics1_info2 = 956 [[female|♀]]/ 1000 [[male|♂]] 
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| demographics2_info2 = [[Sangtam language|Sangtam]], [[Sumi language|Sumi]], [[Chirr language|Chirr]], [[English language|English]], [[Yimchungru Naga|Yimchungru]]
| leader_title = [[Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Constituency]]
| leader_name = [[Nagaland (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nagaland]]
| leader_title1 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]]<ref name="Nagaland MP">{{cite web|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberHomePage.aspx?mpsno=4950|title=Lok Sabha Members|work=Lok Sabha|accessdate=12 July 2021}}</ref>
| leader_name1 = {{nowrap|[[Tokheho Yepthomi]], [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]}}
| leader_title2 = [[Vidhan Sabha|Vidhan Sabha constituencies]]
| leader_name2 = [[List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly|2 constituences]]
| leader_title3 = [[Deputy commissioner|Deputy Commissioner]]<ref name="Kiphire DC">{{cite web|url=https://kiphire.nic.in/whoswho/deputy-commissioner/|title=Kiphire DC|work=Kiphire district website|accessdate=18 July 2021}}</ref>
| leader_name3 = Sh. T. Wati Aier, (NCS)
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| website = {{url|kiphire.nic.in}}
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'''Kiphire district''' (Pron:/ˈkɪfɑɪə/) is a district in the [[India]]n state of [[Nagaland]]. At {{convert|1130|sqkm}}, the district is the [[List of districts of Nagaland|tenth-most populous district]] in [[Nagaland]] and [[List of districts in India|625th most populous district]] in [[India]] with 74,004 inhabitants.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/> The district is home to 3.74% population of Nagaland. The district headquarters is at [[Kiphire]], 230 kilometres from state-capital [[Kohima]]. It is the fourth most backward district in India, according to the 2018 [[NITI Aayog]] rankings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/part-of-ncr-mewat-is-most-backward-district/amp_articleshow/63524304.cms|title=Part of NCR, Mewat is most backward district|newspaper=Times of India|author=Mahendra K Singh|accessdate=9 April 2021}}</ref>

==History==
Kiphire district was carved out of [[Tuensang district]] in 2003. It became the eleventh district of Nagaland after it was carved out.<ref name="Kiphire History">{{cite web|url=https://kiphire.nic.in/history/|title=Kiphire History|work=Kiphire district website|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/> An administrative headquarters at [[Kiphire]] was created on 16 June 1952 after surveys were done to open more administrative headquarters. The district was formally created in 2003 with 7 subdivisions, namely, [[Seyochung]], [[Pungro]], Amahator, [[Kiphire|Kiphire Sadar]], Longmatra, Sitimi and Kiusam.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/><ref name="Kiphire district 2011"/> Another subdivision, namely, Khongsa was carved out of [[Pungro]] subdivision taking the total number of subdivisions of Kiphire district to 8.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/> The first Base Area Superintendent of the district was S.D. Lakhar. The district was earlier part of the [[Tuensang district]] which was under the [[North-East Frontier Agency|NEFA]].<ref name="Kiphire History"/>

==Geography==
The area of the district is {{convert|1130|sqkm}}.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/> It is bounded by [[Tuensang district|Tuensang]] and [[Noklak district|Noklak]] districts in the north, [[Zünheboto district]] in the west, [[Phek district]] in the south and [[Myanmar]] in the east. It is headquartered at [[Kiphire]], which is at an altitude of 896 m above sea level. The major towns of this district are Seyochung, Sitimi, Pungro and Kiphire. Nagaland's highest peak, [[Mount Saramati]] (3826 metres) is located in this district. Kiphire also has an earth station. Kisatong village is another tourist destination in the district.

===Climate===
The overall climate of the district is hot and humid during the summers and cold during winter. The temperature during the winter months touches a low of 2.7 degrees Celsius while in summer it reaches a high of 37.0 degrees Celsius. The district enjoys south-east Monsoon with average rainfall between 1500 mm to 1800 mm occurring over about 6
months from May to October.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011 (A)">{{cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/13/1309_PART_A_DCHB_KIPHIRE.pdf|title=Kiphire district Census Part A|work=Government of India Census Handbook|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref>

==Administration==
The district headquarters is at [[Kiphire]]. The district has 8 subdivisions namely [[Kiphire|Kiphire Sadar]], [[Pungro]], [[Seyochung]], Khongsa, Amahator, Kiusam, Longmatra and Sitimi. The present [[Deputy commissioner|Deputy Commissioner]] of the district is T. Wati Aier.<ref name="Kiphire DC"/>

==Demographics==
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religion in Kiphire district (2011)<ref name="Kiphire district 2011">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/nagaland/kiphire-population.html|title=Kiphire district religion|work=Census India 2011|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Christianity]]
|value1 = 97.03
|color1 = Blue
|label2 = [[Hinduism]]
|value2 = 1.41
|color2 = Orange
|label3 = [[Islam]]
|value3 = 0.76
|color3 = Green
|label4 = [[Buddhism]]
|value4 = 0.28
|color4 = Gold
|label5 = [[Jainism]]
|value5 = 0.001
|color5 = Maroon
|label6 = [[Sikhism]]
|value6 = 0.02
|color6 = Yellow
|label7 = Not stated
|value7 = 0.5
|color7 = Black
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{{Historical populations
|align=left
|source = <ref name="Nagaland Population Decadal Variation">{{cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A-2_Data_Tables/13%20A-2%20Nagaland.pdf|title=Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901|work=Govt of India|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="Nagaland Population Decadal Population" group=note>Kiphire district was created after 2001.</ref>
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| 1901
| NA
| 1911
| NA
| 1921
| NA
| 1931
| NA
| 1941
| NA
| 1951
| NA
| 1961
| 15,635
| 1971
| 18,398
| 1981
| 28,931
| 1991
| 51,845
| 2001
| 106,591
| 2011
| 74,004
}}

According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Kiphire district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 74,004,<ref name="Kiphire district 2011"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Dominica]].<ref name="cia">{{cite web|author=US Directorate of Intelligence|title=Country Comparison:Population|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html|accessdate =1 October 2010|quote=Dominica 72,969 July 2011 est.}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 625th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]). Kiphire has a [[sex ratio]] of 956 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 69.54%.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/>

The district is predominantly inhabited by the [[Sangtam Naga|Sangtam]], [[Chirr Naga|Chirr]], [[Makury Naga|Makware]], [[Yimchunger Naga|Yimchunger]] and [[Sumi Naga|Sumi]] tribes. The tribal population constitutes 96.5% of the entire district.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/>

===Religion===
[[Christianity]] is the largest religion in the district, followed by 97% of the people. [[Hinduism]] is the second-largest religion with 1.41% adherents. [[Islam]] and [[Buddhism]] form 0.76% and 0.28% of the population respectively.<ref name="Kiphire district 2011"/>

===Languages===
The following languages, namely [[Sangtam language|Sangtam]], [[Sumi language|Sumi]], [[Chirr language|Chirr]], [[Makury language|Makury]] and [[Yimchungru Naga|Yimchungru]] are spoken in Kiphire district.

==Government and Politics==
[[File:An old couple showing mark of indelible ink after casting their votes, at a polling booth, during the 2nd Phase of General Elections-2014, in Kiphire District Eastern part of Nagaland on April 09, 2014.jpg|thumb|right|An old couple at a polling booth in Kiphire district, Nagaland]]

The district has two [[List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly|vidhan sabha constituences]], namely, [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] and [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]]. The [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] is V. Kashiho Sangtam of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] and the MLA of [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]] is T. Yangseo Sangtam who is an [[independent politician]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nagaland.gov.in/page/state_legislature|title=State Legislature of Nagaland|work=Nagaland official website|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref> The last [[2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election|elections]] were held in 2018. The next [[State legislative assemblies of India|legislative assembly election]] will be held in 2023.

As part of [[Lok Sabha]], Kiphire district is part of the [[Nagaland (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency]]. In the [[2019 Indian general election in Nagaland|2019 Indian general election]], [[Tokheho Yepthomi]] of the [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]] won by 16,000 votes over his rival [[K.L. Chishi]] of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="Nagaland MP"/> The next general election is in [[Next Indian general election|2024]].

==Economy==
[[File:Jhum cultivation.jpg|thumb|right|Jhum Cultivation in Kiphire district]]
[[File:Kholar beans-kidney beans produced in Nagaland.jpg|thumb|right|Kholar Beans of Nagaland]]

===Agriculture===
Around 70% of the population of Kiphire district is engaged in agriculture.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011 (A)"/> The main agricultural system practised in the district is [[Shifting cultivation]] or Jhum cultivation. [[Rice]], [[Corn|Maize]], a local variety of kidney beans called Kholar and [[Soybean|Soya beans]] constitutes the major crops in the jhum fields. About 32 groups of crops are widely grown in the district. Out of these, [[cereal]]s such as [[Rice]], [[Maize]], [[millet]]s are the most widely cultivated crops in terms of production and area coverage. Other crops grown are varieties of pulses and cash crops such as potatoes. [[Orange (fruit)|Oranges]]. [[Papaya]]s, [[Banana]]s and [[Pineapple]]s are the major fruits grown throughout the district.

===Industry===
[[File:A wooden house in Fakim village, Nagaland.jpg|thumb|right|Wooden house in Fakim, Nagaland]]
[[File:A Naga traditional basket.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional Naga basket]]
There are no major industries in the district. However, [[weaving]] forms the most important industry in the district. [[Basket weaving]] and [[Woodworking]] are common household industries practised by many people in Kiphire district and throughout Nagaland.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011 (A)"/>

==Education==
According to the [[2011 census of India]], the district has a literacy rate of 69.54%. The [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Tribes]] have a literacy rate of 96.52%.<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011"/>

===Colleges===
* [[Zisaji Presidency College]], Kiphire<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kiphire.nic.in/public-utility-category/colleges/|title=Colleges/Universities in Kiphire district|work=Kiphire district website|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref>

==Tourism==
[[File:Brown-cheeded Fulvetta Fakim Pungro Nagaland India.jpg|thumb|right|Brown-cheeded Fulvetta in Fakim, Nagaland]]
Tourist footfall in Kiphire district is low. Connectivity and communication infrastructure is very limited in the district. The number of tourists visiting Kiphire has seen growth in the past few years. Below are few of the tourist attractions in the district:<ref name="Kiphire Census 2011 (A)"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kiphire.nic.in/tourist-places/|title=Tourist places in Kiphire district|work=Kiphire district website|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref>

*[[Mount Saramati]], peak {{convert|3826|m}}
*Limestone Caves, Salumi and Mimi villages
*Zungki River
*Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Fakim

The limestone caves at Saluni, Mimi and other villages in [[Pungro]] subdivision are yet to be explored. The Tizu/Zungki River is a [[List of National Waterways in India|national waterway]]. It was declared a national waterway in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/minister-kronu-to-take-up-tizu-zungki-inland-waterways-project-with-iwai|title=Minister Kronu to take up Tizu-Zungki Inland Waterways Project|work=Morung Express|accessdate=30 March 2021}}</ref>

==Transportation==
===Air===
The nearest airports are [[Dimapur Airport]] and [[Imphal Airport]] located 307 and 318 kilometres from the district headquarters [[Kiphire]]. There are two helipads in the district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kiphire.nic.in/how-to-reach/|title=How To Reach|work=Kiphire district website|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref> One is in Kiusam and the other is in [[Pungro]].

===Rail===
The nearest railway station is [[Dimapur railway station]] located 313 kilometres from district headquarters [[Kiphire]].

===Road===
The district is connected with roads and highways. The [[National Highway 202 (India)|NH 202]] passes through the district alongside other intra-district roads. Nagaland State Transport buses are available from Dimapur for Kiphire and Pungro. Private taxis can be availed as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kiphire.nic.in/transportation/|title=Kiphire Transport|work=Kiphire district website|accessdate=19 July 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Mon, India|Mon]]
*[[Kohima]]
*[[Mokokchung]]
*[[Nagaland]]

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Kiphire district}}

* [http://kiphire.nic.in/ Official site]
* [https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/ Nagaland Tourism]
* [https://kiphire.nic.in/tourist-place/fakim-wild-life-sanctuary/ Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary]

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|North = [[Tuensang district]]<br/> [[Noklak district]]
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|East = ''[[Myanmar]]''
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|South = [[Phek district]]
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