Tuli, India

Infobox City |official_name = Tuli, Nagaland
nickname = Melakyimti, Paperyimti
website = http://nagaland.nic.in/
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = Districts
subdivision_name = India
subdivision_name1 = Nagaland
subdivision_name2 = Mokokchung
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 =
TotalArea_sq_m =
area_land_km2 = 12
area_land_sq_mi =
area_water_sq_mi =
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,252
population_urban = 15,252
population_metro = 15,252
population_density_km2 = 1271
timezone = IST
utc_offset = +5:30
latd = 27
latm = 5
lats = 18
latNS = N
longd = 95
longm = 8
longs = 22
longEW = E
elevation_m = 225-370
elevation_ft =
footnotes =

Tuli is a town in the Mokokchung district of the Nagaland state, India. It is located on the right bank of Milak river and is 80 km north of Mokokchung. Changtongya, the nearest Naga town is 40 km south of Tuli. It is here that the Langpangkong Range gently rises above the Melak plains. As such the topography of Tuli is marked by low rolling hills and a gentle plain. The Ao language is spoken here. The town consists of two main areas, Tuli headquarter and Tzudikong (Tuli Paper Mill Township).

Demographics

According to 2001 census, Tuli headquarter recorded a population of 8,859 with 1,696 households, while Tzudikong's population was 6,393 people with 1,025 households. The combined population adds up to 15,252 people with 2,721 households. It is the second largest town in the Mokokchung district after Mokokchung and the largest non-district headquarter town in Nagaland.

Transport and Communication

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Tuli| type = Town | latd = 26.65 | longd = 94.68
latNS=N |longEW=E
locator_position = left | state_name = Nagaland
district = Mokokchung
leader_title=Mayor
leader_name =
altitude=350
population_as_of = 2001 | population_total = 15,252 | population_density_km2 = 1,271
area_magnitude= sq. km
area_magnitude = 9
area_total_km2 =
area_total_km2=12
area_telephone= 91 (0)38643
postal_code= 798618
vehicle_code_range= NL-02
sex_ratio =
unlocode =
website =
footnotes =
Tuli is one of the most well connected places in Nagaland. The National Highway-61 passes through this town. The town is the junction of host of other state and district highways. The Foothill-State highway to Naginimora (in Mon) as also highways to Longleng district and Changkikong. The Japukong and Asetkong ranges converge here. The Tuli Pulp and Paper industry is located here. A railway line connects Tuli Paper mill to Amguri in neighbouring Assam.

Administration

*The town is a sub divisional headquarter under an Additional Deputy Commissioner, stationed at Tuli headquarter.

Politics

Tuli falls under 21 Tuli Assembly Constituency of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

External links

* [http://nagaland.nic.in/ Govt. Of Nagaland Official website]