Kuda, Dimapur


Purana Bazar is the oldest continuously inhabited village in Dimapur, located in the Dimapur District of Nagaland, India. Established during the 13th century as part of the Kachari Kingdom's capital Di-ma-pur, it survived the 1536 Ahom conquest when the main city was abandoned. Formally recognised as "Purana Bazar" in 1832 during the British Goddard Mission, it became Dimapur's primary trading centre predating all modern Naga settlements. The 2011 census recorded approximately 6,500 residents in this historic multi-ethnic community.
Situated along National Highway 39 adjacent to the ancient Rajpukhuri royal reservoir constructed by Kachari kings, Purana Bazar serves as Dimapur's central marketplace supplying essential commodities including fresh produce, textiles and spices to the entire district. The village preserves medieval Kachari hydraulic engineering through community conservation of historic water tanks while maintaining economic significance through its annual Ramadan fair. Governed by the Purana Bazar Village Council under Chairman L. Imti Longchar, it exemplifies inter-community harmony and cultural preservation amidst rapid urbanisation.

History

Kuda village was established in 1941. It was previously known as 'Nagarjan' but a resolution on 14 May 1999 by the Kuda Village Council officially changed the name to its present name.

Geography

Kuda is bounded by Dimapur to the north, Thahekhü and Signal Angami village to the west, Dhansiri River to the east and Toulazouma to the south.

Notable people