Satakha

This article is about the municipality in Nagaland, India. For its namesake district, see Zunheboto district.
Satakha
Town

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Satakha is in Zunheboto District
Satakha

Location of Satakha in North-East India

Coordinates: 25°55′00″N 94°31′00″E / 25.9167°N 94.5167°E / 25.9167; 94.5167Coordinates: 25°55′00″N 94°31′00″E / 25.9167°N 94.5167°E / 25.9167; 94.5167
Country India
State Nagaland
District Zunheboto
Founded by Sumi Naga
Government
  Type Town
Area
  Total 10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Area rank 45th in Nagaland
Elevation 1,113.73 m (3,653.97 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 11,002
  Rank 63rd in Nagaland & 778th in India
  Density 57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Languages
  Official English and Sumi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Postal Code 798620
Vehicle registration NL-06
Website http://Zunheboto.nic.in

Satakha (Pron:/, Stækhæ/) is a town and a town area committee in Zunheboto district in the state of Nagaland, India. It is a sub division and administration is headed by the office of Additional Deputy Commissioner. It has five major colonies, each headed by a Gaon Bura (GB) 1. Administration by Vitoho Zhimo 2. School Colony by Vihozhe Zhimo 3. Center Colony by Hosheto Mürrü 4. B-Khel by Kajeto Zhimo 5. A-Khel by Ahovi Zhimo.

State Bank Of India is the only banking facility in the town. Satakha is also a headquarter of 111 Battalion Border Security Force.

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