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Peh
Paoyi | |
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village | |
  Peh Location in Manipur, India  Peh Peh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′01″N 94°23′56″E / 25.28361°N 94.39889°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Ukhrul |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,800 approx. |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tangkhul and English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795142 |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Nearest city | Ukhrul |
| Sex ratio | 1004 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 85% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Outer Manipur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chingai |
| Climate | Mountain type (Köppen) |
| Website | www |
Peh pronounced "Pe-h" is a village in Ukhrul District, Manipur, India. The village was earlier called 'Paoyi', which is a misconstrued derivative of the original name 'Pehyi' given by outsiders. Peh is approximately 35 kilometers north of Ukhrul district headquarter. The village is partially connected by National Highway 150, Imphal–Kohima via Ukhrul–Jessami Highway. The village comprises two settlement areas: Proper Peh and Peh Ngahurum. The total population of the village is around 3800. The village panchayat (Sangvui) consists of the representative from different clans headed by an elected chairman is the Apex body of the village. All administrative, political and judicial decisions are taken by them. The judiciary functions are partly performed in the name of King (raja); also known as the khulakpa.
The size of Peh village is roughly 52 square kilometres. Peh is flanked by Kalhang, Kuirei, Marem, Marangphung, Namrei and Razai in the east, Paorei, Varangrai and Phungcham in the south, Chingjui (Chingjaroi or Swimai) in the north, Phaibung lower and Ngari in the north-west, Theiva and Hume in the west. Two rich rivers, Wuireikong and Mashakong flow in the eastern and western side of the village respectively, providing abundant source of water to the cultivators and hunters.