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What are khels in Naga villages?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
Nagaland

In the context of Nagaland, khels are defined as the distinct quarters or divisions within a village.1

These units are a fundamental aspect of the state's settlement patterns, as most of the population resides in small, often isolated villages built along hill ridges. Each khel functions as a semi-autonomous entity, maintaining its own administration and being led by its own headmen.1