Saikawt
Saikot | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 24°19′53″N 93°43′39″E / 24.33140°N 93.72758°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,486. [1] [2] |
Languages | |
• Official | Hmar |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 795143 |
Vehicle registration | MN |
Saikawt ( anglicized: Saikot) is a Hmar village [3] in Churachandpur district, India. Saikawt is a Sub-division and a Block of churachandpur district. [4]
The Miracle plant of Saikot [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] is a common name given to a shrub (Croton caudatus), which received notability for its 'healing' properties, particularly Cancer, back in 2008. A purported 'founder' of the local 'medicine', Mr. Chawilien, resided in Saikawt (Saikot) hence giving the shrub its name. It is also locally known as 'Cancer Damdawi' ( Hmar: Cancer Medicine), 'Chawilien Damdawi', 'Ranlung Damdawi'. [10]
Saikawt is governed by a Panchayati raj system called 'Saikawt Village Authority' and is chaired by the village's chief. The current chief of the village is James Cole, a Hmar.
Saikot Assembly constituency is named after the village and its incumbent MLA is Paolienlal Haokip. [11] [12] [13]
Manipur state highway known as 'Sugnu Road' traverses through Saikawt. [14] [15] The village is approximately 2.5 kms from the district's HQ, Churachandpur.
Saikawt hosts an annual state-level football tournament, Hmar Martyrs' Trophy, wherein its playground serves as the venue. [16] [17] [18] [19] The village also has a Community Health Centre (CHC). [20]
Saikawt
Saikot | |
---|---|
Village | |
Coordinates: 24°19′53″N 93°43′39″E / 24.33140°N 93.72758°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,486. [1] [2] |
Languages | |
• Official | Hmar |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 795143 |
Vehicle registration | MN |
Saikawt ( anglicized: Saikot) is a Hmar village [3] in Churachandpur district, India. Saikawt is a Sub-division and a Block of churachandpur district. [4]
The Miracle plant of Saikot [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] is a common name given to a shrub (Croton caudatus), which received notability for its 'healing' properties, particularly Cancer, back in 2008. A purported 'founder' of the local 'medicine', Mr. Chawilien, resided in Saikawt (Saikot) hence giving the shrub its name. It is also locally known as 'Cancer Damdawi' ( Hmar: Cancer Medicine), 'Chawilien Damdawi', 'Ranlung Damdawi'. [10]
Saikawt is governed by a Panchayati raj system called 'Saikawt Village Authority' and is chaired by the village's chief. The current chief of the village is James Cole, a Hmar.
Saikot Assembly constituency is named after the village and its incumbent MLA is Paolienlal Haokip. [11] [12] [13]
Manipur state highway known as 'Sugnu Road' traverses through Saikawt. [14] [15] The village is approximately 2.5 kms from the district's HQ, Churachandpur.
Saikawt hosts an annual state-level football tournament, Hmar Martyrs' Trophy, wherein its playground serves as the venue. [16] [17] [18] [19] The village also has a Community Health Centre (CHC). [20]