Matikhrü is a Pochury Naga village located in Phek District of Nagaland.
Matikhrü | |
|---|---|
  Matikhrü Location of Matikhrü | |
| Coordinates: 25°35′44″N 94°34′49″E / 25.595668°N 94.580150°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Phek District |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,196[1] |
| • Dialect | Pochuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 797114 |
| Vehicle registration | NL-08 |
| Sex ratio | 951 ♂/♀ |
| Website | nagaland |
History edit
Matikhrü Massacre edit
On 6 September 1960, forces of the 16th Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army occupied Matikhrü and carried out the systematic and brutal Matikhrü massacre. The armed troops later completely destroyed the village and the survivors were left to wander in the wilderness for almost three years. Matikhrü was then re-established in 1963.[2][3]
Demographics edit
Matikhrü is situated in Meluri circle of Phek District in Nagaland. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 246 families residing in Matikhrü. The total population of Matikhrü is 1196.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Census of India 2011 – Matikhrü data". www.censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Katiry, Zhiwhuotho (5 September 2017). "Living Eyewitness – Pochury Black Day, and Massacre of Matikhrü Village". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Nagalim: Remembrance Of Matikhrü Incident". Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2021.