Which is the Newest District of Nagaland? Know About It

Nagaland is a state in the northeastern part of India, known for its rich tribal culture, green hills and beautiful landscapes. Over time, the state has added new districts to make administration easier and to bring government services closer to the people. Recently, new district was created, aiming to improve development, connect border areas and highlight the unique identity of the local tribes and communities.

An Overview of Nagaland

Nagaland is a small state in northeast India. It shares borders with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Myanmar. The capital of Nagaland is Kohima and the largest city is Chumoukedima – Dimapur. The state covers an area of about 16,579 square kilometers and had a population of nearly 20 lakh (1.98 million). It is one of the least populated states.

Number of Districts in Nagaland

Nagaland has a total of 17 administrative districts. These districts help in managing the state better by bringing government services closer to the people and improving local development and administration.

Newest District of Nagaland

Nagaland, a beautiful state in Northeast India, has a total of 17 districts. The newest among them is Meluri District. It was officially declared as a separate district on November 2, 2024. Earlier, Meluri was a part of Phek District. This new district is an important region for the Pochury Naga Tribe, who had been requesting district status for many years.

An Overview of Meluri District

Meluri is located in the southeastern part of Nagaland. It is home to the Pochury tribe, known for their unique traditions and culture. The area is hilly and rich in natural beauty. The people here mostly depend on agriculture and animal farming for their livelihood. Meluri also shares a border with Myanmar, which makes it a strategically important region.

History of Meluri District

The journey of Meluri toward becoming a district started long ago:

• 1958: Meluri became a Chairman Bench court, which handled small administrative duties.
• 1959: It was upgraded to a Circle Officer level.
• 1959: It became an Extra Assistant Commissioner.
• 1981: Meluri was promoted to a Sub-Divisional Office (SDO).
• 2008: It became an Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sub-Division.

Finally, after years of demand by the local people, especially the Pochury Nagas, the government of Nagaland declared Meluri as a full-fledged district in October 2024, and the official notification was issued on November 2, 2024.