| 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 or Patsho shingtap[1] 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.[2]
Culture[edit | edit source]
Language[edit | edit source]
People of this range speaks pure Patsho Khiamniungan overarchingly introduced the language based on oral tradition to written script.[3]
Festivals[edit | edit source]
Tsoukum, Khautsausie and Miu are the important festivals celebrated annually that involves significant culinary items and folk dances.[4][5]
Folk dances[edit | edit source]
The folk dances of these villages are identical and they are performed to fulfill bravery and determination.
Villages[edit | edit source]
The range is composed of multiple villages dwelling around Patsho village. They are as follows:-
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Pathso shingtap celebrates khautshauhsie festival minister Metsubo says FNT dream will come true". nagalandtribune.in. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "PRSU asks govt-employees to be in station". nagalandpost.com. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "From oral tradition to written language: The Patsho Khiamniungan and Mongsen Ao dictionary projects". glocal.soas.ac.uk. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "Marking the beginning of harvest tsokum festival". nagalandtribune.in. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "Noklak: Miu festival". noklak.nic.in. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "Pathso Area GB's Union directs parties to follow Election MCC". morungexpress.com. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ nagalandpage.com|PRSU visits Govt institutions within its jurisdiction
External links[edit | edit source]
- Maps Maps of India-Indis's no1 map site Maps of India.(District Map of Noklak)