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About Zunheboto |
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Zunheboto is a town and a town area committee in Zunheboto
district in the Indian state of Nagaland. In Zunheboto Male
literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 77%. In Zunheboto, 14%
of the population is under 6 years of age.
The name Zunheboto, the name of both the town and district
where most Sumis live in Nagaland, is derived from the nouns
zünhebo ('ü' represents a high central unrounded vowel, and 'nh'
a breathy alveolar nasal), which refers to a kind of flowering
plant which was founded in the area, and to, which refers to a
'hill' or 'ridge'.
Zunheboto is situated on top of a long ridge like most
settlements in Nagaland. Historically, these provided more
security in the event of enemy invasions, when tribal warfare
was still practised for the purpose of taking land or taking
heads, or both.Zunheboto is pretty high in terms of height, and around this
time of year it tends to get pretty cold (and windy) as
compared to other places in Nagaland. On a clear day, Mount
Everest is visible from some parts of Zunheboto. |
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Geography
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Zunheboto is home to the Sumi Naga. The word Zunheboto is
derived from the Sumi words 'zunhebo', name of a flowering
shrub, and 'to' or'ato', hill top. The 'zunhebo' plant grows
abundantly in this region and the town was built on the top of
the rolling hills hence the name, 'Zunhebo-to' or Zunheboto as
known today.It is the sixth largest urban center in Nagaland
after Dimapur-Chumukedima, Kohima, Alichen-Mokokchung-DEF,Wokha
and Tuensang. |
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Demographics
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As of 2001 India census, Zunheboto had a population of
22,809. Males constitute 55% of the population and females
45%. Zunheboto has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher
than the national average of 59.5%: male. |
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Tourist Attractions in Zunheboto |
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Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary is about eight km away from the main
town of Zunheboto and is situated close to the Indo-Myanmar
border. It spreads over an area of 6.4 sq. km, this sanctuary is
home to wildlife such as tigers, hoolock gibbons and the
tragopan pheasants. Tourists need to take a special permission
from the State Forest Department for visiting this sanctuary.Travellers with a valid Inner Limit Permits are allowed to go
inside the restricted areas of the wildlife sanctuary. The best
time to visit this wildlife sanctuary is from November to
February.
Ghoso Bird Sanctuary
It is situated about 8 km away from Zunheboto district
headquarters, this bird sanctuary is exclusively maintained by
the village community. This sanctuary is the habitat of more
than twenty species of endangered birds. Migratory birds can
also be sighted from the months of June to September. The
surrounding village communities have now strictly prohibited the
earlier widespread habit of hunting and poaching in this area.
Ghosu Bird Sanctuary, which is located at a distance of eight km
from Zunheboto district headquarters, is home to a wide range of
avifauna. Tourists visiting the bird sanctuary can spot more
than twenty types of endangered birds species. During the months
of June through September, several migratory birds can be seen
in the sanctuary.
Satoi Range
One of the only remaining virgin forests left in Zunheboto
district, is a place of pristine beauty. This place is the
natural habitat of Blythe Tragopan, a rare bird on the edge of
destruction. Lush green trees and vegetation densely cover the
walkways. During the months of April and May one can see rare
rhododendrons adorning the hills and valleys. This place
provides an ideal place for outdoor camping and trekking.Satoi Range is one of the only remaining virgin forests in
Zunheboto district. This range is surrounded by lush green trees
and vegetation. Tourists can enjoy sightings of Blyth's Tragopan,
a rare bird species in this range. Rare rhododendrons can be
spotted in this range during the months of April and May. This
range offers facility for camping and trekking. |
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