Meluri district is a district in the Indian state of Nagaland. It was formed in October 2024.[1]
Meluri District | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| State |  Nagaland |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha Constituency | Nagaland |
| • MP | Supongmeren Jamir INC |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Sara S Jamir |
| • Assembly constituencies | 1 constituencies |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 22,558 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
History
editThe Meluri established as a 'Chairman Bench Court' in 1958, which was upgraded to Circle Officer in 1959. It was elevated to Assistant Commissioner-II, then to Extra Assistant Commissioner in 1969, Sub-Divisional Office (SDO) in 1981, and finally to a Sub-Division (ADC) in 2008.[2] The creation of a separate district has been a long-term demand of the Pochury tribe. In October 2024, the district was created by carving it out of Phek district.[3]
Administration
editIt covers an area of 1,011 sq km. There are 31 recognized villages, one Town Council (Meluri Town Council) and three EAC administrative headquarters in the district.[2] It is part of Meluri Assembly constituency
Demographics
editThe district had a population of 22,558 in 2011 and is populated mostly by the Pochury Naga tribe.[2]
References
edit- ^ PTI (2024-10-30). "Meluri gets district status". Nagaland Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ a b c "Meluri is the 17th district of Nagaland » MokokchungTimes.com". mokokchungtimes.com. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Nagaland Approves Creation Of Meluri As New District For Pochury Tribe". Sentinel Assam. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-11-01.