Keikhu
Town in Manipur, India
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Keikhu (also Keikhoo) is a village, itself consisting of two twin villages, in the Imphal East district of Manipur, India.[1] The village in the south, known as Keikhu Kabui,[2] is inhabited by the Kabui tribes, the early settlers of the place. The one in the north, known as Keikhu Muslim,[3] belongs to a mixed tribe who identifies themselves as Pangal, a collective term used for Manipuri-Muslims.
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  Keikhu Location in Manipur, India  Keikhu Keikhu (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°47′26″N 93°58′15″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
Geography
The villages are located approximately 2 km ESE of Imphal, capital of the state of Manipur.[4] The village lies along the Baruni hill, visited by Hindus as a ritual during the festival celebrating Shiva. The two villages are geographically divided by a rivulet. The village suffered from destructive flooding in 2010.[2]
Demographics
The two villages of Keikhu belong to under-represented minorities in the state. One is inhabited by Kabuis, a Schedule Tribe, and the other by Pangals, a Scheduled Caste. The Keikhu-Kabuis speak the Kabui Naga language, while the Keikhu-Pangal speak the Pangal dialect of Meiteilon.
