Dimapur
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- Settlement.name
- Dimapur
- Settlement.settlement_type
- City and municipality
- Settlement.image_caption
- From Top :Dimapur street; Aerial view of Dimapur;Ruins of Kachari Rajbari;
- Settlement.mapframe
- yes
- Settlement.mapframe zoom
- 12
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- India Nagaland#India
- Settlement.pushpin_label_position
- left
- Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
- Location of Dimapur in Nagaland
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_name
- India
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- State
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- District
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Nagaland
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Dimapur
- Settlement.government_type
- Municipality
- Settlement.governing_body
- Dimapur Municipal Council
- Settlement.leader_title
- Chairperson
- Settlement.leader_name
- Hukheto Yepthomi
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34 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Medieval period
- Capital of the Kachari Kingdom
- With the Ming dynasty and kingdom of Ava (1400-1500)
- 19th century Sanskritisation
- 20th century
- World War II
- Assam lease Dimapur to Nagaland
- 21st century
- 2004 Dimapur bombings
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Religion
- Tourism
- Religious and historical sites
- Parks and other highlights
- Transportation
- Airport
- Roadways
- Highways passing through Dimapur
- Railway
- Sports
- Economy
- Commerce
- Education
- Colleges
- Schools
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Dimapur () is the largest city and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland. As of 2024 , the municipality had a population of 172,000. The city is the main gateway and commercial centre of Nagaland. It is located near the border with Assam, along the banks of the Dhansiri River. Its main railway station is the second busiest station in Northeast India. It was an important logistics and supply hub for the Allied forces during the Second World War.
==Etymology==