Mangkolemba
Mangkolemba is a town and sub-division of Mokokchung District in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is also the largest sub-division under the state of Nagaland. The area of this sub-division is 817 km². Coal is found in many places of this area. It covers three ranges, namely, Jangpetkong, Japukong and Tzürangkong (covering about 50 villages).
Mangkolemba Sub-division | |
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| Coordinates: 26°30′N 94°26′E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Nagaland |
| Seat | Mokokchung |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 845 km2 (326 sq mi) |
| • Land | 817 km2 (315 sq mi) |
| • Water | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 42,000 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-NL-MK |
Mangkolemba Subdivision Administrative Units
| 1 | Mangkolemba Subdivision (ADC Hq) |
| 2 | Alongkima Circle (EAC Hq) |
| 3 | Longchem Circle (EAC Hq) |
| 4 | Merangmen Circle (EAC Hq) |
| 5 | Tsurangkong Border Division (BM Hq) |
Because of its large size and lack of development there has been a demand for the separate district of Mangkolemba.
Mangkolemba Town
Bounded by rivers and mountains, Mangkolemba town covers an area of about 2 km². The valley is noted for its rice production.[1] Mangkolemba town has a population of about 6000 people and it has about 1300 households. The town is the sub-divisional Headquarters of the three ranges and the administrative units.
References
- Coupe, Alexander Robertson (2007). A Grammar of Mongsen Ao. Walter de Gruyter. p. 8. ISBN 978-3-11-019088-5.