Khokon

Khokon (also spelled as Khokawn) is a Kuki village in the Indian state of Manipur, Senapati district, Saikul Constituency, in Sadar Hills. As per Census of India 2011, there are 33 household with a total population of 189 persons, out of which 96 are male while 93 are female.

Etymology

The term Khokon means a zig-zag village.

History

Khokon village was established in the first decade of the 19th century. The original village located in Ukhrul district between Kachai and Phungtal villages. It was situated at the top of the mountain. During those years there was much rivalry among the Tangkhuls and headhunting was common among them. In such circumstances Khokon villagers due to their sheer physical strength and modern warfare they controlled the warring clans and villages in Ukhrul district, and as a result brought about the much needed peace and tranquility in the area. In post-independence India, the rising Naga nationalism and militancy led some of the Tangkhul nationalists to serve quit notice to Khokon villagers forgetting their contribution in the past. Their village was burnt down by Naga nationalists in 1961. As a result they left their homesteads in 1961.