Patsho Range

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Khiamniungan
Total population
7,000 approx
Languages
Patsho Khiamniungan
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Patsho people
Patsho Range
Patsho Shingtap
Group of villages
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Patsho Range
Location in Nagaland,India
Coordinates: 26°07′03″N94°55′52″E / 26.117565°N 94.931249°E / 26.117565; 94.931249
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Nagaland
District Noklak
Administrative circle Panso
Government
  BodyAutonomous council
  Rank1st
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, India. It is endowed with distinct culture and abundance of natural resources inherited by the people of Khiamniungan. [1]

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Culture

Language

People of this range speaks pure Patsho Khiamniungan overarchingly introduced the language based on oral tradition to written script. [2]

Festivals

Tsoukum, Khautsausie and Miu are the important festivals celebrated annually that involves significant culinary items and folk dances. [3] [4]

Folk dances

The folk dances of these villages are identical and they are performed to fulfill bravery and determination.

Villages

The range is composed of multiple villages dwelling around Patsho village. They are as follows:-

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