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Khezhakeno

Khezhakeno is a village in the Phek District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is a historical village of the Nagas and is located in the region 25.30°N 94.12°E at an elevation of 1660 meters above sea level and shares its border with the state of Manipur in the south. The village is 48 km from the state capital Kohima via NEC Viswema-Kidima-Zuketsa road and is 23 km away from its Sub-divisional headquarter Pfütsero. It falls under the Administrative Circle of Khezhakeno HQ headed by an Extra Assistant Commissioner.

Khezhakeno
Kozabomi
Khezhakeno
Location in Nagaland, India
Khezhakeno
Khezhakeno (India)
Coordinates: 25°30′51″N 94°12′30″E / 25.51417°N 94.20833°E / 25.51417; 94.20833
Country India
StateNagaland
DistrictPhek District
Elevation
1,660 m (5,450 ft)
Population
 (Census 2011)
 • Total3,810
Languages
 • LocalKozale/ Khezha (Chakhesang)
PIN
797107

The village is inhabited by Khezha people belonging to a sub-tribe of Chakhesang Naga. Its natives, however, refer to the village and themselves as Kozabomi, meaning ‘the native people of Koza’, which is derived from their chief's name ‘Koza’, who founded the village.

History edit

Khezhakeno, also mentioned as Kezakenoma [1] or Khezakenoma[2] by some authors, was initially home to many Naga ethnic groups until the dispersal of these groups to different places. According to the history of Naga migration,[3][4] a particular wave of Naga ethnic groups on crossing Burma (Myanmar), wandered through the valley of Imphal, Manipur, then moved northward and finally settled at the present site of Khezhakeno, Nagaland. This group stayed in and around Khezhakeno for a considerable period of time and finally dispersed to different regions for further settlement. Some Naga ethnic groups that are known to have dispersed from Khezhakeno are Angami,[1] Chakhesang, Lotha,[5] Sümi,[6] Rengma[2] and numerous other clans.

The legend of final migration and settlement edit

Traditional folklore [7] as handed down from the ancestors speaks of the migrating group that on reaching a place (now at Shajouba, Manipur where a grand wild pear tree exist), they halted and sought for a divine intervention for their onward journey. As a result, the chief, accordingly thrust his walking stick into the ground for signs. Thereupon, the stick tilted toward the north-east direction and soon swallows began to hover over them before taking off toward the direction to where the stick pointed. The group followed the birds until it stopped and hovered over at a place (Khezhakeno) where a large-flat stone laid. All these signs and experiences convinced them of some divine guidance and sensing the land being highly suitable for wet cultivation and as well as for living, the group eventually settled at the site.

Here, they experienced many supernatural activities especially when before their very eyes they saw a frog with a stalk of paddy on its mouth hopped onto the large-flat stone and left it behind. Later on to their amazement the paddy was found to have increased to twofold. This large-flat stone, also popularly known as Tso Tawo or "the Spirit Stone",[8] continued to play an important role in the livelihood of the early settlers as it was believed to have doubled the rice paddies at the end of the day when laid on it for drying in the sun. Although, its charm is said to have gone as it was burned and destroyed due to a disagreement that arose as to who should take turn to dry paddy, the remnants of this legendary Khezhakeno stone [9] is still preserved in its original location even today.

The expansion of the village edit

Since the settlement, the village grew and became more populated which resulted in the emergence of six more villages around Khezhakeno (Kozabomi),[8][10] namely; (1) Tephfulo, (2) Mobvolo (Movolomi),[11] (3) Chichülomi, (4) Phfulo (Pfulomi), (5) Latsholo and (6) Chilhuomi (Chilomi). In due course of time, some of the villages got relocated to other region while some part conglomerated back to the original parent village.

Demography edit

As per the Population Census of India 2011,[12] the village with a total of 606 household has a population of 3281 persons of which 1643 are males and 1638 are females. The average Sex Ratio is 997 which is higher than Nagaland state average of 931 and the Child Sex Ratio is 980.

The literacy rate of the village is 76.30%, where Male literacy is at 84.77% and female literacy rate at 67.83%.

Tourism edit

The village today has become a favourable destination for local tourists for its historical significance[13] and as well as for its natural beauty such as the Loho Lake.[14] The Village, with the initiative from the Government of Nagaland, has a tourist bungalow and under the Ministry of Culture, a Tribal Museum [15] at Chida where the rich cultural and traditional artefacts of Chakhesang and the Nagas in general have been showcased.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Hutton, J.H., 1921 (1969), p-15, 19, The Angami Nagas"
  2. ^ a b Mills, J.P. 1937 (1982), p-11, The Rengma Nagas
  3. ^ Ao, M. Alemchiba, 1970, p-20, A brief historical account of Nagaland, Naga Institute of culture, Kohima
  4. ^ Nagaland Board of School Education, 1994, Nagaland (for standard IX & X)
  5. ^ Ghosh, B.B., 1982, p-49 to p-55, History of Nagas
  6. ^ "Hutton, J.H., 1921 (1968), p-5, The Sema Nagas".
  7. ^ Zehol, Dr. Lucy, 1998, p-57, Ethnicity in Manipur: Experiences, Issues, and Perspectives
  8. ^ a b Ganguli, Milada, p-32, 33, A pilgrimage to the Nagas
  9. ^ "The Khezhakeno stone, (Image p-18,19) The Angami Nagas".
  10. ^ The Legendary Naga Village: A Reader (Khezhakeno), P-99, Lucy & Kevekha Kevin Zehol,
  11. ^ ""Movolomi", A reconstruction based on archaeobotanical evidence and radiocarbon dates" (PDF).
  12. ^ "Census2011, Khezhakeno village Data".
  13. ^ "Some important historical sites of Khezhakeno, Nagaland Post".
  14. ^ "Chida Lake (Lowho), Nagaland Tourism".
  15. ^ "Tribal Museum inaugurated at Chida, Khezhakeno".

External links edit

  • Khezhakeno-Lazami brotherhood 2014
  • Khezhakeno-Lazami brotherhood reaffirmed 2016
  • 89 yrs old Naga traditional treaty renewed Khezhakeno and Zhobumai 2016
  • Hornbill riders camp at Khezhakeno
  • Some Important Historical Sites. The Ancestral Home of the Nagas.
  • People's Festival at Khezhakeno (easternmirror)

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Khezhakeno is a village in the Phek District of the Indian state of Nagaland It is a historical village of the Nagas and is located in the region 25 30 N 94 12 E at an elevation of 1660 meters above sea level and shares its border with the state of Manipur in the south The village is 48 km from the state capital Kohima via NEC Viswema Kidima Zuketsa road and is 23 km away from its Sub divisional headquarter Pfutsero It falls under the Administrative Circle of Khezhakeno HQ headed by an Extra Assistant Commissioner Khezhakeno KozabomiVillageKhezhakenoLocation in Nagaland IndiaShow map of NagalandKhezhakenoKhezhakeno India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 25 30 51 N 94 12 30 E 25 51417 N 94 20833 E 25 51417 94 20833Country IndiaStateNagalandDistrictPhek DistrictElevation1 660 m 5 450 ft Population Census 2011 Total3 810Languages LocalKozale Khezha Chakhesang PIN797107The village is inhabited by Khezha people belonging to a sub tribe of Chakhesang Naga Its natives however refer to the village and themselves as Kozabomi meaning the native people of Koza which is derived from their chief s name Koza who founded the village Contents 1 History 1 1 The legend of final migration and settlement 1 2 The expansion of the village 2 Demography 3 Tourism 4 References 5 External linksHistory editKhezhakeno also mentioned as Kezakenoma 1 or Khezakenoma 2 by some authors was initially home to many Naga ethnic groups until the dispersal of these groups to different places According to the history of Naga migration 3 4 a particular wave of Naga ethnic groups on crossing Burma Myanmar wandered through the valley of Imphal Manipur then moved northward and finally settled at the present site of Khezhakeno Nagaland This group stayed in and around Khezhakeno for a considerable period of time and finally dispersed to different regions for further settlement Some Naga ethnic groups that are known to have dispersed from Khezhakeno are Angami 1 Chakhesang Lotha 5 Sumi 6 Rengma 2 and numerous other clans The legend of final migration and settlement edit Traditional folklore 7 as handed down from the ancestors speaks of the migrating group that on reaching a place now at Shajouba Manipur where a grand wild pear tree exist they halted and sought for a divine intervention for their onward journey As a result the chief accordingly thrust his walking stick into the ground for signs Thereupon the stick tilted toward the north east direction and soon swallows began to hover over them before taking off toward the direction to where the stick pointed The group followed the birds until it stopped and hovered over at a place Khezhakeno where a large flat stone laid All these signs and experiences convinced them of some divine guidance and sensing the land being highly suitable for wet cultivation and as well as for living the group eventually settled at the site Here they experienced many supernatural activities especially when before their very eyes they saw a frog with a stalk of paddy on its mouth hopped onto the large flat stone and left it behind Later on to their amazement the paddy was found to have increased to twofold This large flat stone also popularly known as Tso Tawo or the Spirit Stone 8 continued to play an important role in the livelihood of the early settlers as it was believed to have doubled the rice paddies at the end of the day when laid on it for drying in the sun Although its charm is said to have gone as it was burned and destroyed due to a disagreement that arose as to who should take turn to dry paddy the remnants of this legendary Khezhakeno stone 9 is still preserved in its original location even today The expansion of the village edit Since the settlement the village grew and became more populated which resulted in the emergence of six more villages around Khezhakeno Kozabomi 8 10 namely 1 Tephfulo 2 Mobvolo Movolomi 11 3 Chichulomi 4 Phfulo Pfulomi 5 Latsholo and 6 Chilhuomi Chilomi In due course of time some of the villages got relocated to other region while some part conglomerated back to the original parent village Demography editAs per the Population Census of India 2011 12 the village with a total of 606 household has a population of 3281 persons of which 1643 are males and 1638 are females The average Sex Ratio is 997 which is higher than Nagaland state average of 931 and the Child Sex Ratio is 980 The literacy rate of the village is 76 30 where Male literacy is at 84 77 and female literacy rate at 67 83 Tourism editThe village today has become a favourable destination for local tourists for its historical significance 13 and as well as for its natural beauty such as the Loho Lake 14 The Village with the initiative from the Government of Nagaland has a tourist bungalow and under the Ministry of Culture a Tribal Museum 15 at Chida where the rich cultural and traditional artefacts of Chakhesang and the Nagas in general have been showcased References edit a b Hutton J H 1921 1969 p 15 19 The Angami Nagas a b Mills J P 1937 1982 p 11 The Rengma Nagas Ao M Alemchiba 1970 p 20 A brief historical account of Nagaland Naga Institute of culture Kohima Nagaland Board of School Education 1994 Nagaland for standard IX amp X Ghosh B B 1982 p 49 to p 55 History of Nagas Hutton J H 1921 1968 p 5 The Sema Nagas Zehol Dr Lucy 1998 p 57 Ethnicity in Manipur Experiences Issues and Perspectives a b Ganguli Milada p 32 33 A pilgrimage to the Nagas The Khezhakeno stone Image p 18 19 The Angami Nagas The Legendary Naga Village A Reader Khezhakeno P 99 Lucy amp Kevekha Kevin Zehol Movolomi A reconstruction based on archaeobotanical evidence and radiocarbon dates PDF Census2011 Khezhakeno village Data Some important historical sites of Khezhakeno Nagaland Post Chida Lake Lowho Nagaland Tourism Tribal Museum inaugurated at Chida Khezhakeno External links editKhezhakeno Lazami brotherhood 2014 Khezhakeno Lazami brotherhood reaffirmed 2016 89 yrs old Naga traditional treaty renewed Khezhakeno and Zhobumai 2016 Hornbill riders camp at Khezhakeno Some Important Historical Sites The Ancestral Home of the Nagas People s Festival at Khezhakeno easternmirror Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Khezhakeno amp oldid 1167356765, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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