Pfutsero


Pfutsero is a block headquarters in Phek district of Nagaland, India.
It is the highest altitude town and the coldest inhabited place in Nagaland with temperature dropping to below minus zero degree during the nights in winter. It is headed by an ADC and is inhabited by mostly Kuzhas and Chokris. It is a commercially important town as it is in the middle of Phek district. One can see people strolling the streets of Pfutsero for shopping during festive seasons especially during Christmas. It is a Christian town with almost all the locals being Christians, predominantly Baptist, however there are also Roman Catholic, the Pentecost, and Revivalist. The Baptist Theological College in Pfutsero is one of the oldest and among the best Theological Colleges in Nagaland. Pfutsero is rapidly growing to be a tourist destination. The best time to visit is from mid October to April. The most important festivals of the Khezhas Tsükhenye festival is celebrated in April/May. One can just go down to Pfutsero mi Village which is only about 2.5 km from Pfutsero to witness the excitement of Tsükhenye from 24–27 April as the village celebrates it during this time.

Location

passes through Pfutsero.

Demographics

Pfutsero had a population of 10,371.

Education

There are several educational institutes in Pfutsero.
Some major in educational institutes include: