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 | |
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  Pfütsero Location in Nagaland | |
| Coordinates: 25°34′16″N 94°18′04″E / 25.571°N 94.301°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Phek District |
| Elevation | 2,133 m (6,998 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,371 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| • Major languages | Angami Chokri Khezha |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 797107 |
| Telephone code | 03865 |
| Vehicle registration | NL-08 |
| Nearest city | Kohima (70 km) |
| Climate | temperate (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 0–12 °C (32–54 °F) |
| Website | pfutsero |
Demographics edit
As of the 2011 census[update], Pfütsero had a population of 10,371.[1]
Religion edit
The inhabitants of Pfütsero are predominantly Baptist, however there are also Roman Catholic, Pentecost, and Revivalist.
Tourism edit
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 edit
There are several educational institutes in Pfütsero, including:
Colleges edit
Schools edit
- 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 edit
- Baptist Theological College
- District Institute of Educational Training (DIET)
- Allied Education Academic of Information Technology. Universal Program for computer Education.
Transportation edit
National Highway 29 passes through Pfütsero.
References edit
- ^ a b "Pfütsero City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland". www.census2011.co.in.
External links edit
Pfütsero travel guide from Wikivoyage- About Pfütsero
