Imphal, March 10 -- A previously unrecognized village of the Kuki-Zo community, Khochijang, has emerged along the Ibudhou Thangjing hill range, located on the border between Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts, according to reports.

Satellite imagery from Google Maps revealed that Khochijang village, which was not visible in 2022, appeared on the map in 2025.

The newly established village, located in the Henglep sub-division of Churachandpur district, currently has around 15 houses. It lies near the Meitei village of Phoubakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district, in the northern part of Patlian Dil, a small lake.

Nongthounbam Santi, 70, a resident of Phoubakchao Ikhai, recalled that in his younger days, he and the village elders had visite...