Poi, Ukhrul
Poi is a village located north of Ukhrul in Ukhrul district, Manipur state, India. The village is partially connected by National Highway 150, Imphal-Kohima road via Jessami. Poi is 45 kilometers away from Ukhrul and about 5 kilometers away from Indo-Myanmar border pillar number 130. Poi is flanked by Tusom in the North, Chingai in the north west, Kuirei, Kalhang and Marem in the west, Longpi, Huishu and Khamasom in the south. MK Preshow Shimray, the sitting MLA from Chingai Assembly Constituency and also the Deputy Speaker of the present Manipur Legislative Assembly hails from this village.
Total population
As per 2011 census, Poi has 253 households with the total of 1595 people of which 820 are male and 775 are female. Of the total population, 171 were in the age group of 0–6 years. The average sex ratio of Poi village is 945 female to 1000 male which is lower than the state average of 985. The literacy rate of the village stands at 79.63%. Male literacy rate stands at 84.34% while female literacy rate was 74.71%.
Ukhrul
Ukhrul/Hunphun is a town in Ukhrul district in the state of Manipur, India. Ukhrul district is the home of the Tangkhul Naga. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ukhrul district. There are also four sub-divisions in the district for administering the villages in and around it. The villages however are governed by the 'Village Heads'.
Geography
Ukhrul is located at 25°07′N 94°22′E / 25.12°N 94.37°E / 25.12; 94.37. It has an average elevation of 1,662 m (5,453 ft) above sea level. It has a wet summer and cold, dry winter.
People and history
Ukhrul is a land of beautiful mountains interspersed by numerous tribal inhabitants echoing with the rhythms of tribal cultures and rich wild life. This virgin land has enchanting calls to people who love to spend time in tranquility. Besides the serene environment, the ways of life of the simple and friendly tribals who have been known for generations for their honesty and integrity leave one spellbound. Such are the people of the hill.
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