Wokha district, created in 1973, is one of the important hill districts of Nagaland with rich biodiversity, fertile valleys, and vibrant cultural heritage. The district headquarters is located at Wokha town, about 80 km from Kohima, the state capital. Wokha is known as the “Land of Plenty” for its fertile soils and horticultural wealth.
Geography & Climate
- Area: 1,628 sq. km
- Altitude: 304 – 1,970 m (highest peak: Mount Tiyi)
- Latitude/Longitude: 26.1° N / 94.27° E
- Rainfall: 2000–2500 mm annually
- Temperature: 32°C (max) – 12°C (min)
- Topography: Ranges and ridges intersected by seasonal streams; seismically active zone
Demography (Census 2011)
- Population: 1.61 lakh
- Sex ratio: 927 females/1000 males
- Literacy rate: 87.69%
- Population density: 99/sq. km
- Villages: 133 | Blocks: 7 | Town Council: 1
- Assembly Constituencies: 4 | Polling Stations: 207
Agriculture
- Primary occupation: ~80% population engaged in agriculture & allied sectors
- Cropping systems: Predominantly jhum (13,382 ha) and limited terrace farming in plains
- Major crops: Rice (77% of area), maize, pulses, soybean, yam, vegetables
- Horticulture: Orange, banana, pineapple, papaya, plum, pear, passion fruit
- Livestock: Pig, poultry, fisheries, Rabit
- Enterprises: Processing & Value Addition, Mushroom, Apiculture, Floriculture
- Soil types: Alluvial, lateritic, brown forest, and podzolic soils – highly suitable for diverse crops
Cottage Industries & Resources
- Traditional weaving, blacksmithy, carpentry, handicrafts during lean seasons
- Mineral resources: Coal and crude oil (Changpang area, lower ranges)
Culture & Festival
- The district is predominantly inhabited by the Lotha Nagas
Major festival: Tokhu Emong (November) – a harvest and thanksgiving festival of sharing, reconciliation, and community bonding
