Keikhu
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Keikhu | |
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  Keikhu Location in Manipur, India  Keikhu Keikhu (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°47′26″N 93°58′15″E / 24.79056°N 93.97083°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
Keikhu (also Keikhoo) is a village, itself consisting of two twin villages, in the Imphal East district of Manipur, India.[1] The village in the south, known as Keikhu Kabui,[2] is inhabited by the Kabui tribes, the early settlers of the place. The one in the north, known as Keikhu Muslim,[3] belongs to a mixed tribe who identifies themselves as Pangal, a collective term used for Manipuri-Muslims.
Geography[edit]
The villages are located approximately 2 km ESE of Imphal, capital of the state of Manipur.[4] The village lies along the Baruni hill, visited by Hindus as a ritual during the festival celebrating Shiva. The two villages are geographically divided by a rivulet. The village suffered from destructive flooding in 2010.[2]
Demographics[edit]
The two villages of Keikhu belong to under-represented minorities in the state. One is inhabited by Kabuis, a Schedule Tribe, and the other by Pangals, a Scheduled Caste. The Keikhu-Kabuis speak the Kabui Naga language, while the Keikhu-Pangal speak the Pangal dialect of Meiteilon.
Ethnic conflict[edit]
There have been violent confrontations between the two communities from at least 1993 to 2023, as well as calls for peace from community groups and leaders.[5][3] A camp was set up in Keikhu for displaced victims of wider ethinic conflict in the region.[3]
Community and events[edit]
Keikhu hosts large annual Gaan-Ngai celebrations.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Blocks & Panchayats | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India". District Administration, Imphal East District. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Flood relief materials distributed to affected people : 14th oct10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Distribution of relief items continues in various camps". Imphal Free Press. 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Map of Porom Pat Sub Division, Imphal East District, Manipur, Indicating Road, Drainage & Waterbodies, Village Boundary" (PDF). manipur.gov.in. Government of Manipur. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Peace call : 04th may04 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. 4 May 2004. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "State level Gaan-Ngai 2014 at Keikhu, Kabui Village :: January 13, 2014 ~ Pictures from Manipur". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 May 2024.