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Pathso Nokeng is a Khiamniungan Naga village located about 37 km south from the district headquaters, Noklak. It was formerly known as Panso A in the government record. The nomenclature of the village was changed to Pathso Nokeng w.e.f. 11th November, 2009.

Pathso Nokeng village is one of the oldest villages among the Khiamniungan Nagas. The word Pathso Nokeng has been derived from four Khiamniungan words “Pa”, “thso”, “nok”, and “keng”. The term “Pa” means “assemble of people”, “thso” means “large number of people settled permanently”, “nok” means “village”, and “keng” means “old”. The village is blessed with plenty of natural resources, rich flora and fauna. Langniu or also referred as Zungki, in the east and Tsoahio in the west are the two major rivers of the village. For the preservation of flora and fauna, the village has a reserved forest. The main sources of livelihood are agriculture, forestry and livestocks. The village administration is run by the headman i.e., Goan Buras. Christianity is the main religion in the village. Geograpically, the village is surrounded by Kingniu in the East, Tsangkue U/R in the South-East, Pathso in the North, Waphur in the South, Shamator and Sangphur in the West.

ORIGIN: The Khiamniungans first settled in their place of origin called “Khiamniungan” – which is roughly translated as “The great source of water”. After some generations, a group of them moved towards South-east direction and settled at “Lumo King”. They then moved to a place called “Vioniutso Dingshu” and settled down by naming that place as “Nokniuthang”- which is now known as Pathso Nokeng. Most of the Khiamniungan Villages were established after migrating from Pathso Nokeng Village.

• Religion: 99% Christianity

• Advent of Christianity:10th March, 1968

• First Matriculate: Mr. P. Mongchua (1973)

• Population: 2880

• Number of Household: 491

• Literacy Rate: 66.46% as per 2011 census

• Schools: i) Government High School, Panso 									   								ii) Government Middle School, Pathso Nokeng.

• NGOs in the village:

(i) Pathso Nokeng Public Organisation (PNPO) (ii) Pathso Nokeng Students’ Union (PNSU) (iii) Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH) Pathso Nokeng Unit (iv) North East Network (NEN)

• Potential Tourist attraction:

NOKNIUTHANG HERITAGE: Nokniuthang is one of the most ancient historical place among the Khiamniungan’s. It is situated at the top of the village. This place holds a very significant historical value as many Khiamniungan villages were migrated from this very spot and established their own respective villages.

*SOURCE/REFERENCE:

1. Pathso Nokeng village profile, Noklak district profile, Office of the Duputy Commissioner, Noklak, Government of Nagaland. 2. 2011 Censes, Government of India