Dimapur is the largest city and municipality located in the Indian state of Nagaland. Situated along the banks of the Dhansiri River, it serves as the primary commercial center and main gateway to the region. As of 2024, the municipality has a population of approximately 172,000.
The city is positioned near the border with Assam and features a significant railway station, which ranks as the second busiest in Northeast India. Historically, Dimapur served as an important logistics and supply hub for Allied forces during the Second World War.