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 (4,666.8 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
Language
People of this range speaks pure Patsho Khiamniungan overarchingly introduced the language based on oral tradition to written script.[3]
Festivals
Tsoukum, Khautsausie and Miu are the important festivals celebrated annually that involves significant culinary items and folk dances.[4][5]
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:-
References
- ↑ "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
The dictionary definition of Patsho range at Wiktionary- Maps Maps of India-Indis's no1 map site Maps of India.(District Map of Noklak)
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