Ungma is an

Ao Naga The Aos are a major Naga ethnic group native to Mokokchung District of Nagaland in Northeast India. Their main territory is from Tsüla (Dikhu) Valley in the east to Tsürang (Disai) Valley in the west in Mokokchung District. The Ao Nagas r ...

village situated 10 km south of

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.It is the largest Village of the Ao region by population.The village is divided into two parts, Yimpang (North) and Yimlang (South). In the heart of the village, i.e., between Yimpang and Yimlang, the Baptist Church stands, reflecting the dominance of Baptist faith in the everyday life of the village.This Village is considered to be called Soyim because the Ao people first settled here before migrating to various places.

Demographics

In recent years, both

and Ungma have grown due to increase in population and have become one continuous settlement. It is a part of the continuous settlements from Amenyong and Khensa in the Northwest and DEF colony in the Northeast through Mokokchung and Ungma up to Alichen in the south. This has resulted in an urban agglomeration that is the third largest in the state. With a population of 7,189 people (2001 census), Ungma is the third largest Ao village as also the third largest village in Mokokchung District. Prior to this, Ungma enjoyed the privilege of being the largest Ao village as also that of Mokokchung District. However, by 2001 census, Chuchuyimlang and Changki had overtaken Ungma in terms of population. Recent population trend also suggest that Longjang may soon overtake Ungma as the third largest Ao village.

Culture

The people are friendly and courteous. Almost the entire population is Christian. Christmas and New Year is a very good time to visit Ungma. The villagers begin to celebrate Christmas from the first week of December and continue until the new year.

Politics

Ungma falls under 26 Aonglenden Assembly Constituency of the

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, the ex-Chief Minister of Nagaland (the longest serving chief minister in Nagaland history) and the ex-Governor of

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hails from this village. It is partly because of his towering personality that Ungma in particular and Mokokchung District in general has virtually become a bastion of the Indian National Congress Party.

Attractions

Nature Park Ungma is a beautiful park located in the outskirt of the Village. It was built upon a hilltop, a place also known as Tzüdir Yimka. The

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is adjacent with the park. Visitors comes here for entertainment varying from family picnics to weddings, seminars and educational tours. It is well maintained and remains open all through the week.

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Mokokchung Ao villages Villages in Mokokchung district