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Kohima (/ k oʊ ˈ h iː m ə / ⓘ; Angami Naga: Kewhira (IPA: [ˈkɛʍɪɻə])) is the capital of the Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality. The municipality covers 20 km 2 (7.7 sq mi).
May 20, 2024 · District At a Glance. Area: 1,463 sq km. Population: 2,67,988. Literacy Rate: 85:23%. Block: 5. Villages: 58. Municipality: 1. Kumar Ramnikant, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Kohima. Profile.
May 20, 2024 · Kohima, is a hilly district of India’s North Eastern State of Nagaland, sharing its borders with Assam State and Dimapur District in the West, Phek District in the East, Manipur State and Peren District in the South and Wokha District in the North.
Kohima Tourism. Kohima is the hilly capital of Nagaland, which is one of the seven sister states of India. ‘Kohima’ is the anglicized name given by the British, the original name being 'Kewhira' derived from the Kewhi flowers found in the region.
See most popular tourist places to visit in Kohima, top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Kohima, find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Kohima, Nagaland.
Garrison Hill was the key to the British defences at Kohima. Captain Robin Rowland was 22 when his regiment was deployed to the north-eastern Indian town of Kohima.
The Battle of Kohima was the turning point of the Japanese U-Go offensive into India in 1944 during the Second World War. The battle took place in three stages from 4 April to 22 June 1944 around the town of Kohima , now the capital city of Nagaland in Northeast India .
Kohima, situated in the south at an altitude of 1444m above sea level, occupies pride of place as the capital city of Nagaland. Sharing its borders with Dimapur and Peren District in the West, Zunheboto and Phek District in the East, Manipur State in the South and Tseminyu District in the North.
The Cathedral of Kohima is main Church of Nagaland and is well known for its architecture and facade that resembles a Tribal House. The Cathedral blends into the Hill on which it is located. A tall carved wood Crucifix adds splendor and divinity. The Cathedral was under renovation when we visited.
Kohima, town, capital of Nagaland state, northeastern India. The town lies in the Naga Hills, 30 miles (48 km) southeast of the railroad at Dimapur. Kohima was the point of the farthest Japanese advance into British India during World War II.
