Government

Kohima serves as the capital of Nagaland, housing the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the State Secretariat, and the Raj Bhavan (Governor's residence). * **Local Administration:** The city is administered by the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), which is responsible for civic amenities, waste management, and local infrastructure. * **District Administration:** It is also the headquarters of the Kohima District, managed by a Deputy Commissioner (DC) appointed by the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). * **Political Representation:** The city is divided into several wards for municipal elections and falls under specific constituencies for the State Legislative Assembly, as well as the lone Lok Sabha (national parliament) seat for Nagaland.