Patsho Range
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 7,000 approx | |
| Languages | |
| Patsho Khiamniungan | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Patsho people |
Patsho Range
Patsho Shingtap | |
|---|---|
Group of villages | |
  Patsho Range Location in Nagaland,India | |
| Coordinates: 26°07′03″N 94°55′52″E / 26.117565°N 94.931249°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Noklak |
| Administrative circle | Panso |
| Government | |
| • Body | Autonomous council |
| • Rank | 1st |
| Elevation | 1,422.43 m (4,666.77 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,000 approx |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Patsho Khiamniungan |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pincode | 798612 |
| Vehicle registration | NL |
The Patsho range consists of numerous villages in the western part of Noklak district Nagaland. It is endowed with distinct culture and abundance of natural resources inherited by the people of Khiamniungan.[1]
Culture
[edit]Language
[edit]People of this range speaks pure Patsho Khiamniungan overarchingly introduced the language based on oral tradition to written script.[2]
Festivals
[edit]Tsoukum, Khautsausie and Miu are the important festivals celebrated annually that involves significant culinary items and folk dances.[3][4]
Folk dances
[edit]The folk dances of these villages are identical and they are performed to fulfill bravery and determination.
Villages
[edit]The range is composed of multiple villages dwelling around Patsho village. They are as follows:-
References
[edit]- ^ Nagaland post -Patsho Range Students' Union
- ^ : From oral tradition to written language:/The Patsho Khiamniungan and Mongsen Ao dictionary projects
- ^ Nagaland tribune - Tsoukum festivals
- ^ Miu festival of Khiamniungans
- ^ Area GB's Union directs parties to follow Election MCC
- ^ nagalandpage.com|PRSU visits Govt institutions within its jurisdiction
External links
[edit]
The dictionary definition of Patsho range at Wiktionary- Maps Maps of India-Indis's no1 map site Maps of India.(District Map of Noklak)
