Zunheboto


Zunheboto, also known as Zunhebo, is a town in the state of Nagaland, India. Zunheboto is inhabited by the Sumi Nagas who are known for their martial skills. It is the location of the largest Baptist church in Asia, the Sumi Baptist Church, Zunheboto.

Etymology

The word Zunheboto is derived from the Sumi words 'zunhebo', the name of a flowering shrub Leucosceptrum, 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.
Hence, Zunheboto means the hill top of Zunhebo flowers.

Geography

With an area of about 1255 km2 and altitude of 1313.69m above sea level, the district is bounded by Mokokchung and some parts of Tuensang in north, Kohima and Phek in the south, Wokha in the west, Kiphire and parts of Tuensang in the East. The Satoi range, a natural habitat of the state's bird, Blyth's tragopan, and the Ghosu bird sanctuary is situated in this district. Important rivers that flow in this district are the Doyang, Tizu, Dikhu, Horki, and Langki.

Demographics

, Zunheboto town had a population of 22,633. Males constitute 51.7% of the population and females 48.23%.

Educational Institutions

Schools in Zunheboto Town

Zunheboto lies north of the Satoi Range. Due to its elevation, Zunheboto features a more moderate version of a humid subtropical climate (Cwa. Zunheboto has cool winters and hot very rainy summers. The coldest months are from December to February, when frost occurs and in the higher altitudes snowfall occurs occasionally. During the height of summers, from June–August, temperature ranges an average of. Heavy rainfall occurs during summer.