Peh
Peh
Peh Paoyi | |
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village | |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 4,500 approx. |
| Website | www.peh.na |
Peh pronounced "Pe-h" is a village in Ukhrul District, Manipur, India. The village was earlier called as 'Paoyi' which is a misconstrued derivative of the original name 'Peh' given by outsiders. Peh is approximately 35 kilometers north from Ukhrul district headquarter. Peh is partially connected by National Highway 150, Imphal-Kohima via Ukhrul-Jessami Highway. The village comprises of two colonies, Peh Ashaktang (top colony) and Peh Asehtang (Lower colony). The total population of the village is around 4500.
Peh is flanked by Kalhang, Kuirei, Marem, Razai, and Marambung in the east, Paorei and Phungcham in the south, Chingjaroi in the north and Ngari, Theiva and Humi in the west.
People and Place
Agriculture is the primary occupation of the settlers. Rice is the stable food of the villagers. The village is home to various flora and fauna species. Literacy rate of the village is 76%. Peh village is known for its beautiful landscape. The village is 100% Christian with more than 98% being Baptist and the remaining Roman Catholic.
Festival
Peh is one of the few villages among the Tangkhul Naga villages that celebrates the seed sowing festival (Luira Phanit) with strict adherence to traditional Tangkhul custom and tradition.
Places of Interest
Shampirum Most visited place of the village. It offers a spectacular view of all the four side of the village and its surrounding. Longvuelap Peh Youth Park: a place of eternal bliss. KatorlueThe Eternal spring of the village. Vansam Lofty valleys adorned by evergreen grasses and varieties of wild flowers.It is a natural playground of the village. Kuiching A gentle slope carpeted with an evergreen grass. Lungku Ngakao A vantage point for viewing the beautiful west side of the village. It is very popular among the youth for its gentle breeze throughout the day.