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Nagaland
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The State of Nagaland was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963, as the 16th State of the Indian Union. It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar (Burma) on the east, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam on the North and Manipur in the South. The State consists of seven Administrative Districts, inhabited by 16 major tribes along with other sub-tribes. Each tribe is distinct in character from the other in terms of customs, language and dress.
It is a land of folklore passed down the generations through word of mouth. Here, music is an integral part of life; folk songs eulogizing ancestors, the brave deeds of warriors and traditional heroes; poetic love songs immortalizing ancient tragic love stories; Gospel songs that touch your soul or the modern tunes rendered exquisitely to set your feet a-tapping.
Each of the 16 odd tribes and sub-tribes that dwell in this exotic hill State can easily be distinguished by the colourful and intricately designed consumes, jewellery and beads that they adorn. The present generation of Nagas have ventured into fashion designing in a big way, reproducing fabrics that represent the ancestral motifs blended with modern appeal. Indeed, it is a beautiful mix of the past with the present…… a paradise for those who are into fashion designing. This is an affluent fashion station of the East.
The traditional ceremonial attire of each tribe is in itself, an awe inspiring sight to behold; the multicoloured spears and knives decorated with dyed goats hair, the headgear made of finely woven bamboo interlaced with orchid stems, adorned with boar's teeth and hornbill's feathers, elephant tusk armlets….. You name it! In days of yore every warrior had to earn each of these items through acts of valour, to wear them.
Nature could not have been kinder to Nagaland, sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of the East; the exquisitely picturesque landscapes, the vibrantly colourful sunrise and sunset, lush and verdant flora….. this is a land that represents unimaginable beauty, moulded perfectly for a breath taking experience.
Its people belong to the Indo-Mongoloid stock, whose ancestors lived off nature's abundant gifts, blessed with sturdy formidable dispositions. Above all, the people here are warmhearted and extremely hospitable ! You will feel it in the air !
Nagaland is blessed with salubrious climate throughout the year and one can visit it anytime. If one is looking for a quiet getaway, from the hustle and bustle of city life, it provides the right ambience; as life here is laidback and slow - providing a tension free life.
For the adventurous and the intrepid, Nagaland is an ideal place for trekking, rock climbing, jungle camping and offers limitless exploration possibilities in its lush and verdant sub-tropical rain forests which are also a treasure trove of a plethora of medicinal plants.
Nagas, by nature, are lovers of fun and frolic and here life is one long festival.
The Nagas with their joie de vivre, dance and songs are a part and parcel of all their festivities. Most of their dances are performed with a robust rhythm.
Nagaland is bounded by Assam in the North and West , by Burma and Arunachal Pradesh in the east and Manipur in the south and runs more or less parallel to the left bank of the Brahmaputra . It has a land area of 16579 sq. km . and is a predominantly hilly state.
Area, Population, Decadal Growth, Density and Sex Ratio of Nagaland:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
From the above table it can be observed that the population of Nagaland increased from 12.10 lakhs in 1991 to 19.89 lakhs in 2001. It has experienced the highest decadal growth of population in the country during 1991-01 of 64.46 % as compared to the al India growth rate of 21.34 % during the same period. The population density of Nagaland has increased from 73 persons per sq. km to 120 persons per sq. km . The sex ratio in terms of females per thousand males for Nagaland was 909 in 201 as against 886 in 1991.
Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices:
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of representative State Governments (as on May/01/2009) Central Statistical Organisation
Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices:
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of representative State Governments (as on May/01/2009) Central Statistical Organisation
Almost three – fourth of the working population in Nagaland is engaged in the primary sector. Like the other states of the north east, Nagaland is predominantly an agrarian economy with agriculture and its allied activities contributing about 30% in 1998-99. The contribution of agriculture to the GSDP at constant prices (93-94) of Nagaland stood at Rs.76069 lakhs and to NSDP at constant prices (93-94) stood at Rs 75147 crores. Rice is the stable food and occupies about 70% of the total cultivated area, consisting about 75% of the total foodgrain production. Nagaland has been identified as a potential area for development of food processing industries in its geo climatic conditions. The agriculture and allied sectors in Nagaland offer good inputs for development of a host of industries which could include floriculture, horticulture, rubber plantation and allied industries, sericulture, tea cultivation and processing, bamboo shot preservation, mushroom cultivation and processing, piggery, poultry etc.
Area and Production of Principle Crops:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Area Under Different Land Uses in Nagaland:(in Hectares)
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
In Nagaland the primary stage of education is from class1-4 and upper primary stage is class 5-8. The secondary education stage is from class 9-10 . The Nagaland university is the only university in the state.
Number of Educational Institutions (Schools):
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
From the above table it can be seen that the number of government sponsored primary schools has decreased from 1309 during 2001-02 to 1303 during 2005-06 but the number of private primary schools has increased from 190 during 2001-02 to 215 during 2005-06. In case of government sponsored middle schools the number has gone up from 261 in 2001-02 to 273 in 2005-06. The number of privately sponsored middle schools has decreased from 218 in 2001-02 to 215 in 2005-06. In case of high schools the number of government sponsored schools has gone up from 123 to 125, as will as privately sponsored high schools also increased from 198 to 215 from 2001-02 to 2005-06. The number of government sponsored higher secondary schools has increased from 5 to 16 and that of privately sponsored higher secondary schools has also increased from 18 to 45 during the same year.
The total number of higher and technical educational institutions has increased from 56 to 61. These educational institutions include 1 university, 38 colleges of general education, 2 polytechnic schools, 3 law colleges and others.
Number of Educational Institutions, Students and Teachers in the year of 2005-06:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Literacy Rate:
The literacy rate in Nagaland according to 2001 census is 67.11 per cent. The percentage of literate males is 71.77 percent and that of females is 61.93 per cent.
Growth in percentage of literacy in Nagaland:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Achievement of Fishery Department:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Industrial Structure in Nagaland:
Due to inadequate industrial infrastructure, lack of mineral resources and transportation, the industrial growth is limited in Nagaland. Despite vast endowment of natural resources, nagaland is considered as one of the most industrially backward states of the country. The industrial structure of Nagaland may be classified, based on resource uses into agro – based industries, mineral based industries, forest based industries and other industries. In case of medium scale industries in Nagaland, there were virtually no industries during the 60’s. Handicraft and handloom production only met domestic needs. From 1970 onwards a few medium scale local resource based industries have come into existence. In case of Small Scale Industries ( SSI ), these began to emerge since 1970s based on local resources.
Number of SSI Unit Employees:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Government of India Industrial Offices As on 31.03.2006:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Farms and Others as on 31.03.2006:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Despite the vast potential , the power generated within the state is quite insignificant. According to the Annual Administrative Report of the department of power, the total power generation was 3.21(MU) and the total purchase was 230 (MU) in 2000-01. Thus the state could generate only 1.39 % of the total power requirements. The state mainly purchase power from NEEPCO, NHPC and PGCI.
Installed Capacity and Generation of Electricity:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Electricity Consumption (in MKWH):
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Generation, Consumption and Per Capita Consumption of Electricity:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Revenue and Receipts (Rs. in Lakh):
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Nagaland is another state in the north east where the health care facilities are far from satisfactory. For the people of the state, most of there healthcare requirements are met from outside the state in Guwahati and outside the northeast region. This is due to the poor public health infrastructure, lack of adequate infrastructure, lack of adequate qualified doctors, nurses and paramedics and shortage of medicine.
Number of Hospital, Dispensaries, P.H.Cs, C.H.C., S.H.C., Sub-centres:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Number of beds in Hospitals, P.H.Cs, C.H.C., S.H.C., Dispensaries, Mental & T.B. Hospital in Nagaland:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Number of Medical Personal:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Patient Treated in Hospitals and Dispensaries:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Doctors with Designation:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Distribution of Deposits and Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks:(Rs. in Crore)
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Banks in Nagaland:
Source : Statistical Hand Book of Nagaland 2006
Related Link:
· www.goidirectory.nic.in/naga.htm · www.northeastindiadiary.com/nagaland-travel
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