Muolhoi
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Muolhoi
Muolkhawpui | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Muolhoi Location in Assam, India  Muolhoi Muolhoi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°11′00″N 93°02′00″E / 25.1833°N 93.0333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dima Hasao |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 6,100 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 788819 |
| Telephone code | 03673 |
| Vehicle registration | AS08 |
Muolhoi is a locality within Haflong town, located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. It is one of the largest and most populated localities in Dima Hasao, and is recognized as the biggest Hmar-inhabited village in the entire state of Assam. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Hmar people, along with other ethnic groups. Local estimates place its population at approximately 6,500+ as of 2012.[1]
In the Hmar language, the term Muolhoi carries multiple meanings — it can be translated as “pleasant land” or “pleasant hills,” and it also refers to the litchi (lychee) fruit.
Oral histories and local accounts record that the area was previously an agricultural land in occupation by Sukhuna (Dimasa) and Sarphilik (Karbi). The land was later purchased by Haolung Hmar, first marshalled CEM of the district. Muolhoi was settled around 1949 by families from the Hmar community.[1] The name "Muolhoi" is believed to derive from the Hmar word for the litchi fruit, which was abundant in the area during its early settlement period.
Demographics
Muolhoi is one of the principal Hmar localities in Haflong. While no official census data is available specifically for Muolhoi, local administrative estimates indicate a population of about 6,500+ residents.[2] The community is predominantly Christian, mainly Protestant Presbyterian, reflecting the religious composition of the Hmar people in the region. A minority of residents practice Hinduism and other faiths.
Culture
The Hmar community in Muolhoi celebrates traditional festivals such as Sikpui Ruoi, a major harvest festival featuring communal feasting, folk songs, and dances.[3] Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter are also important occasions marked by special church services and community gatherings.[4]