Yikhüm
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2021}}
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| subdivision_name1 = Northeast India
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| subdivision_name3 = Wokha District
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| population_total = 3174{{Cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/nagaland/wokha/englan/yikhum-population.html|title=Census of India 2011 – Yikhum data|website=www.censusindia.co.in|access-date=5 January 2022}}
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| postal_code = 797111
| registration_plate = NL-05
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Yikhüm is a Lotha Naga village located {{convert|90|km|abbr=on}} north of Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, India.
Etymology
Yikhüm was originally known as Khümyanpan meaning "place of worship" or "village of worship" referring to the forefathers who performs various rituals before establishing a village.{{Cite web|last=Mürry|first=Lark|url=https://www.academia.edu/28429355/History_of_Christianity_in_Yikhum_Village|title=History of Christianity in Yikhüm Village|website=www.academia.edu|access-date=5 January 2022}}
The name was later changed to Yikhüm (Yi-khüm) which translates to "believe in word". ‘Oyi’ meaning "word" and ‘khüma’ meaning "believe or worship".
History
Clans
Geography
Yikhüm is situated at {{convert|863|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. It is bounded on the west by Sanis, on the north by Wokha, on the east by Englan and on the south by Hümtso and Elümyu.
Demographics
Yikhüm is located in Englan sub-division of Wokha District, Nagaland with total 461 families residing. It has a population of 3174 of which 1571 are males while 1603 are females as per Population Census 2011.
In Yikhüm, the Average Sex Ratio is 1020 which is higher than Nagaland state average of 931.
See also
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