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Wokha
Wokha is a town and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the headquarters of Wokha District and is located about 75 km north of the state capital, Kohima.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 55 km from Wokha.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Barpathar railway station, about 42 km from central Wokha.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Wokha (Apr, May, Jun) averages 14–22°C with about 251 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Wokha (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 17–23°C with about 321 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Wokha (Oct, Nov) averages 12–20°C with about 68 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Wokha (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 4–16°C with about 14 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C.
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- Summary: Wokha is a town and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the headquarters of Wokha District and is located about 75 km north of the state capital, Kohima.
- Overview: Wokha is a town and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the headquarters of Wokha District and is located about 75 km north of the state capital, Kohima. Wokha literally means head count or census in the Lotha language.
- Modern History: Wokha was made as the district headquarters of the Naga hills under Assam by the British in 1876. By 1878, the headquarters was shifted to Kohima, but Wokha remained a subdivision. Later in 1889, the subdivision was shifted to Mokokchung. After India's independence, Wokha became a sub division in 1957 under Naga Hills Tuensang Area, and remained so till she became a district in 1973.
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Significance
Wokha was made as the district headquarters of the Naga hills under Assam by the British in 1876. By 1878, the headquarters was shifted to Kohima, but Wokha remained a subdivision.
Historical Significance
Wokha was made as the district headquarters of the Naga hills under Assam by the British in 1876. By 1878, the headquarters was shifted to Kohima, but Wokha remained a subdivision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wokha is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 23°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 55 km away. The nearest railway station is Barpathar railway station, about 42 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Tiyi.
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Average highs range from 15°C to 23°C over the year, with about 2012 mm of rain in total.
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