Pfütsero

Pfütsero is a town located in the Phek District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the highest-altitude town and the coldest inhabited place in Nagaland with temperatures occasionally dropping below 0 °C during winter nights. It is headed by an ADC and is inhabited mostly by Khezhas and Chokris. It is a commercially important town as it is located in the middle of Phek District.

Pfütsero
Town
Pfütsero is located in Nagaland
Pfütsero
Pfütsero
Location in Nagaland
Coordinates: 25.571°N 94.301°E / 25.571; 94.301
Country India
StateNagaland
DistrictPhek District
Elevation
2,133 m (6,998 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total10,371
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
 • Major languagesAngami
Chokri
Khezha
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
797107
Telephone code03865
Vehicle registrationNL-08
Nearest cityKohima (70 km)
Climatetemperate (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature23–27 °C (73–81 °F)
Avg. winter temperature0–12 °C (32–54 °F)
Websitepfutsero.nic.in

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, Pfütsero had a population of 10,371.[1]

Religion

The inhabitants of Pfütsero are predominantly Baptist, however there are also Roman Catholic, Pentecost, and Revivalist.

Tourism

Pfütsero is rapidly growing to be a tourist destination. The best time to visit is from mid October (harvesting time) to April. The most important festival of the Khezhas is Tsükhenye festival. It is celebrated in April/May. One can just go down to Pfütseromi Village which is only about 1.5 km from Pfütsero to witness Tsükhenye from 24–27 April as the village celebrates it during this time.

Education

There are several educational institutes in Pfütsero, including:

Colleges

Schools
  • Nazareth School
  • Baptist School
  • Union Christian School
  • Tewelhi Medo Tyrannus Higher Secondary School
  • Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School
  • Government Higher Secondary School
  • King David School
  • Woodland School
  • Government primary school

Other Institutions
  • Baptist Theological College
  • District Institute of Educational Training (DIET)
  • Allied Education Academic of Information Technology. Universal Program for computer Education.

Transportation

National Highway 29 passes through Pfütsero.

References
  1. "Pfütsero City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland". www.census2011.co.in.
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