Pfütsero

Pfütsero
Town
Aerial view of Pfütsero from Glory Peak
Glory Peak
Interactive map of Pfütsero
Coordinates: 25°34′16″N 94°18′04″E / 25.571°N 94.301°E / 25.571; 94.301
CountryIndia India
StateNagaland
DistrictPhek
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • BodyPfütsero Town Council
 • ChairpersonMikha Kenye (IND)
 • Deputy ChairpersonKhazü Dukru (Naga People's Front)
Elevation
2,133 m (6,998 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
10,371
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
 • Major languagesAngami
Chokri
Khezha
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
797107
Telephone code91 - (0) 03865
Vehicle registrationNL-08
Nearest cityKohima (70 km)
Climatetemperate (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature23–27 °C (73–81 °F)
Avg. winter temperature0–12 °C (32–54 °F)
Websitepfutsero.nic.in

Pfütsero is a town in the Phek District of Nagaland state, India. It is inhabited mostly by Khezhas and Chokris. It is a commercially important town, with trade in fruit crops such as Kiwi, Avocado and Persimmon, shipped via National Highway 29.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, Pfütsero had a population of 10,371. The population is indigenous, primarily belonging to the Chakhesang Naga tribe, specifically the Khezha and Chokri-speaking communities.

Tourism

Mission Colony

Major landmarks and attractions

Festivals and events

Climate

Due to its elevation, Pfütsero experiences sub-zero temperatures during peak winter (December–January), often leading to frost-covered landscapes, which are otherwise rare in the region.[citation needed]

Transportation

National Highway 29 passes through Pfütsero, connecting the state capital to the city and its neighbors.

The state-run bus service, Nagaland State Transport (NST), operates daily routes between Kohima and Pfutsero, following a fixed schedule. Shared taxis are the most popular mode of transport, being faster than buses.[citation needed] Within Pfütsero, movement is largely on foot due to the town's compact nature.[citation needed]

Pfütsero does not have its own railway station or airport due to its high altitude. The Dimapur Railway Station is the primary rail link, located roughly 140 km away. Dimapur Airport (DMU) serves as the closest air link. Travelers typically fly into Dimapur and then hire a taxi or take a bus via Kohima to reach Pfutsero.

References

  1. 1 2 "Pfütsero City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland". www.census2011.co.in.
  2. ↑ n.a. (17 August 2022). "Nagaland's future and economic progress lies in horticulture activities". The Morung Express.
  3. ↑ Rhakho, Suluveyi (May 2015). "Culture and Worldview of Ollo Tribal People Group" (PDF). Language in India. 15 (5).
  4. ↑ Koza, Ade (25 March 2018). "Economics of Cabbage Cultivation and Post-harvest Losses in Phek District of Nagaland". Economic Affairs. 63 (1). doi:10.30954/0424-2513.2018.00150.28. ISSN 0424-2513.
  5. ↑ "Hike To Kapamodzü Peak Under Phek District".
  6. ↑ "First Cosmos Festival held at Pfutsero". The Morung Express. 19 October 2019.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ "Nagaland State Transport |". nst.nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 13 May 2026.