Matikhrü Explained

Matikhrü
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Nagaland
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Matikhrü
Coordinates:25.5957°N 94.5802°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name1:Northeast India
Subdivision Name2:Nagaland
Subdivision Name3:Phek District
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:1196[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Demonym
Population Blank2 Title:Dialect
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:797114
Registration Plate:NL-08
Blank1 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank1 Info Sec1:951 /

Matikhrü is a Pochury Naga village located in Phek District of Nagaland.

History

Matikhrü Massacre

See also: Matikhrü Massacre. 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

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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2011 – Matikhrü data. www.censusindia.co.in. 10 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Katiry. Zhiwhuotho. Living Eyewitness – Pochury Black Day, and Massacre of Matikhrü Village. 5 September 2017. Eastern Mirror. 9 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Nagalim: Remembrance Of Matikhrü Incident. 9 September 2013. Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization. 9 December 2021.