Sarkaphung

Sarkaphung, also called Shikiphung or Sikiphung, is a village south of Ukhrul in Ukhrul district, Manipur state, India. The village is about 45 kilometers (28 mi) from Ukhrul and about 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Imphal. The village is partially connected by National Highway 150, which connects Imphal and Kohima via Ukhrul and Jessami. The village is flanked by Litan in the north, Thoyee in the south, Sinakeithei in the west, and Marao Shingkap in the east. The inhabitants speak Sarkaphung Tui, which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Sarkaphung
Village
Nickname(s): 
Shikiphung
Sarkaphung
Location in Manipur, India
Sarkaphung
Sarkaphung (India)
Coordinates: 24°59′43″N 94°15′52″E
Country India
StateManipur
DistrictUkhrul
Population
 • Total750
Languages
 • OfficialTangkhul (Sarkaphung tui)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
795142
Vehicle registrationMN
Nearest cityUkhrul Imphal
Literacy74.03%
Lok Sabha constituencyOuter Manipur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPhungyar

Total population

According to 2011 census,[1] Sarkaphung has 202 households with the total of 1084 people, of which 560 are male and 554 are female. Of the total population, 156 were in the age group of 0–6 years. The average sex ratio of the village is 936 female to 1000 male, which is lower than the state average of 985. The literacy rate of the village stands at 74.03%, which is lower than the state average 76.94%. Male literacy rate stands at 80.46%, while female literacy rate was 67.26%.

People and occupation

The village is home to people of Tangkhul Naga tribe. The majority of the inhabitants are Christians. Agriculture is the primary occupation of the inhabitants. Sarkaphung is one of the 44 villages considered likely to be affected as a catchment area when the Mapithel multi purpose project is functional.[2]

References
  1. "Sarkaphung population". Census 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  2. "Affected villages". E-Pao. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
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