Meluri district

Meluri district is a district in the Indian state of Nagaland. It was notified as the 17th district on November 2, 2024.

Administration

It covers an area of 1,011 sq km. There are 31 recognized villages, one Town Council and three EAC administrative headquarters in the district. It is part of Meluri Assembly constituency

Demographics

The then Meluri sub-division of Phek District had a population of 22,558 in 2011 and is populated mostly by the Pochury Nagas.

History

The Meluri established as a 'Chairman Bench Court' in 1958, which was upgraded to Circle Officer in 1959. It was elevated to Assistant Commissioner-II, then to Extra Assistant Commissioner in 1969, Sub-Divisional Office in 1981, and finally to a Sub-Division in 2008. The creation of a separate district has been a long-term demand of the Pochury Nagas. In October 2024, the district was created by carving it out of Phek District.