But over the years there were stiff oppositions from various Dimapur-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to shift the district headquarter to Chümoukedima.

[5] On 30 September 2021, the Dimapur-based CSOs called for a total bandh in Dimapur to show resentment over the Government's order for shifting of various branches/cells to the newly built DC Office Complex at Chümoukedima[6] and a mass rally was organized by the CSOs in Dimapur on 5 October.

[10] Chümoukedima District covers an area of 610 square kilometres (240 sq mi).

The aim of the craft village is to promote the rich arts, handloom and handicrafts of the state.

The Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (Referral Hospital) is located at 4th Mile, Chümoukedima District.

The Dimapur Railway Station is located 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north from the city centre at Chümoukedima.