Matikhrü is a Pochury Naga village located in Phek District of Nagaland.

Matikhrü
Village
Matikhrü Location of Matikhrü
Coordinates: 25.595668°N 94.580150°E / 25.595668; 94.580150
Country	India
Region	Northeast India
State	Nagaland
District	Phek District
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,196[1]
• Dialect	Pochuri
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	797114
Vehicle registration	NL-08
Sex ratio	951 ♂/♀
Website	nagaland.nic.in

History

Matikhrü Massacre

On September 6, 1960, forces of the 16th Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army occupied Matikhrü and carried out the systematic and brutal Matikhrü massacre. The armed troops later completely destroyed the village and the survivors were left to wander in the wilderness for almost three years. Matikhrü was then re-established in 1963.[2][3]

Demographics

Matikhrü is situated in Meluri circle of Phek District in Nagaland. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 246 families residing in Matikhrü. The total population of Matikhrü is 1196.

See also

• Pochury Naga

References