Meluri Officially Declared as the 17th District of Nagaland.

National | Dated: 09 Nov 2024

On November 4, 2024, Meluri officially became the 17th district of Nagaland, following a notification from the Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • This transition elevates Meluri from a sub-division of Phek district to an independent district.
  • - Meluri includes 31 villages covering an area of 1011 square kilometers (km²), with four administrative headquarters, such as the industrial town of Wazeho and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Avangkhu, Nagaland.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Meluri, primarily inhabited by the Pochury Naga tribe, is located near the international border with Myanmar.
  • (ii) It is the fifth district established in Nagaland in the past three years, as part of the state government's efforts to improve administrative efficiency.
  • (iii) In 2021, the state government created Tseminyu district by splitting Kohima, and Chümoukedima and Niuland districts by dividing Dimapur.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state was recently officially declared the 17th district of Nagaland?

Correct Answer: Meluri

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About Nagaland

  • CM : Neiphiu Rio
  • Governor : La.Ganesan