Mon, Nagaland

Mon
Mon is located in Nagaland
Mon
Mon
Location in Nagaland
Coordinates: 26°45′N 95°06′E / 26.75°N 95.1°E / 26.75; 95.1
Country India
State Nagaland
DistrictMon District
Elevation
655 m (2,149 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total16,119
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
 • Major languageKonyak
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationNL-04
Websitenagaland.gov.in

Mon (/ˈmɒn/) is a town located in the Mon District of the Indian state of Nagaland.

History

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Home of the Konyaks, the town was established at the land of Chi and Mon villages. It is centrally located for the coronation of Anghs (chiefs).

Geography

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Mon is located at 26°45′N 95°06′E / 26.75°N 95.1°E / 26.75; 95.1.[1] It has an average elevation of 655 metres (2,148 feet). It is situated at an altitude of 2,945 ft (898 m) above sea level.

Transport

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It is at a distance of 357 km from Kohima via Dimapur and 280 km from Dimapur, 275 km from Kohima via Mokokchung, Tamlu and Wakching.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[2] Mon had a population of 16,590 with 9,138 males and 7,452 females. Mon has an average literacy rate of 71%, slightly lower than the national average of 76%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%. In Mon, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Most of the inhabitants of the town are Konyaks, with creditable inhabitants of Aos and other naga ethnic groups.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mon
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.