Chuchuyimlang
Chuchuyimlang is a village in Mokokchung District in the state of Nagaland in Northeast India. The village is divided into four sectors or "mopu", namely Longzung mopu, Teyong mopu, Impang mopu and Imlang Mopu. The "Compound Area" comes under different constituency though it is also a part of Chuchuyimlang village, it is also referred to as "Chuchu Town". Initially Chuchuyimlang village consisted of only Imlang, Impang and Mongta mopu, Longzung which was altogether a different village later merged with Chuchuyimlang. The census of 2001 shows that it has overtaken Ungma as the largest Ao village. It lies on National Highway 61, about from the town of Mokokchung. It is a famous destination for the celebration of Moatsu festival, which showcases cultural performances from various local tribes, including the Konyak, the Chang, and the Phom. It is the only Ao village which invites people from neighbouring trans Dikhu tribes during the festival. Non citizens are not allowed in other Ao villages during Moatsu.
The Census of 2001 puts the population of the Chuchuyimlang at 9,524. Out of this 7,846 reside in Chuchuyimlang village while 1,678 reside in Chuchuyimlang Compound.
Geography and climate
In October 2024, the village signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a forest reserve, created in part to boost ecotourism in the village.The village has been impacted by multiple cyclonic storms in the 21st century.