Pfütsero Explained

Pfütsero
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Nagaland
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Nagaland
Coordinates:25.571°N 94.301°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nagaland
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Phek District
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:2133
Population Total:10,371
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:English
Demographics1 Title2:Major languages
Demographics1 Info2:Angami
Chokri
Khezha
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:797107
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:03865
Registration Plate:NL-08
Blank1 Name Sec1:Coastline
Blank2 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank2 Info Sec1:Kohima (70 km)
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:temperate (Köppen)
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:23°C27°C
Blank3 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank3 Info Sec2:0°C12°C

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.

Demographics

, 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

Other Institutions

Transportation

National Highway 29 passes through Pfütsero.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pfütsero City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland . www.census2011.co.in.