Land and Law Nagaland - Manjushree Pathak

Nagaland is a North-Eastern state in India, covering an area of 16,579 square kilometers, which constitutes 0.50% of the country’s geographical area. It shares an international border to the east with Myanmar. Physiographically, Nagaland consists of a narrow strip of hilly terrain  running from the North-East to the South- East, facing the Assam plains to the north  and north-east. According to the 2011 census, Nagaland has a population of 1.98 million, representing 0.16% of India’s total population.

The state is divided into 16 administrative districts and is home to 17 major tribes, along with various sub-tribes. The earliest recorded history of the Nagas in the present-day Nagaland dates back to the 13th century.

This book on Nagaland presents a comprehensive overview of the state, from its early history to its current statehood. It covers land systems from the pre-colonial period to statehood and discusses land surveys, mapping, and preservation efforts. Additionally, it includes details about land use systems, classifications, and strategies to prevent the alienation of tribal land to non-tribal entities.