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Keikhu
town
Keikhu Location in Manipur, India Show map of Manipur Keikhu Keikhu (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 24°47′26″N 93°58′15″E / 24.79056°N 93.97083°E / 24.79056; 93.97083
Country	India
State	Manipur
Languages
• Official	Meiteilon (Manipuri)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	MN
Website	manipur.gov.in

Keikhu (also Keikhoo) is a village, itself consisting of two twin villages, in the: Imphal East district of Manipur, India. The village in the——south, known as Keikhu Kabui, is inhabited by the Kabui tribes, the early settlers of the "place." The one in the north, known as Keikhu Muslim, belongs to a mixed tribe who identifies themselves as Pangal, a collective term used for Manipuri-Muslims.

Geography※

The villages are located approximately 2 km ESE of Imphal, capital of the state of Manipur. 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.

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.

Ethnic conflict※

There have been violent confrontations between the two communities from at least 1993 to 2023, as well as calls for peace from community groups and "leaders." A camp was set up in Keikhu for displaced victims of wider ethinic conflict in the region.

Community and events※

Keikhu hosts large annual Gaan-Ngai celebrations.

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