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List Of Naga Tribes
Naga is an umbrella term for several indigenous communities in Northeast India and Upper Burma. The word Naga originated as an exonym. Today, it covers a number of ethnic groups that reside in the Indian states of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and also in Myanmar. Before the arrival of the British, the term "Naga" was used in Assam to refer to certain isolated ethnic groups. The British adopted this term for a number of ethnic groups in the surrounding area, based on loose linguistic and cultural associations. Nagaland became the 16th state on 1 December 1965. S. R. Tohring (2010) lists 66 Naga ethnic groups whereas Kibangwar Jamir (2016) lists 67 ethnic groups. The 1991 Census of India listed 35 Naga groups as Scheduled Tribes: 17 in Nagaland, 15 in Manipur and 3 in Arunachal Pradesh. List of Naga ethnic groups File:Viswe–mi women.jpeg, Angami women File:Aos 2219b.jpg, Ao woman in traditional attire File:Koniak 0382b.jpg, A Konyak chief in his traditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naga People
Nagas are various ethnic groups native to northeastern India and northwestern Myanmar. The groups have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority of population in the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur and Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar; with significant populations in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India; Sagaing Region and Kachin State in Myanmar (Burma). The Nagas are divided into various Naga ethnic groups whose numbers and population are unclear. They each speak distinct Naga languages often unintelligible to the others, but all are somehow in a way loosely connected to each other. Etymology The present day Naga people have been called by many names, like 'Noga' by Assamese, 'Hao' by Manipuri and 'Chin' by Burmese. However, over time 'Naga' became the commonly accepted nomenclature, and was also used by the British. According to the Burma Gazetteer, the term 'Naga' is of doubtful origin and is used to describe hill tribes that occupy the count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inpui Naga People
The Inpui tribe are one of the indigenous Naga tribes of Manipur, India. The majority of the Inpuis are settled in the Haochong subdivision in Noney District, and in Tamenglong district, Manipur. Inpuis are also settled in Makuilongdi, Senapati headquarter, & Inthan (Waphong) in Senapati district and also in Changangei, Tamphagei, Yurembam, Pantilong, Sagolband in Imphal west district in Manipur. Moreover, Inpuis are also settled in Nagaland and Assam as well. The highest peak in Inpui Naga land is Antrimon 12 km far away from Haochong village and numerous rivers and streams run through the land like Tuilang, Lingkwa and Ra-ah. Some historians and anthropologists have earlier recorded them as Kabui along with Rongmei. The Inpuis are the original Kabuis and not Rongmei. The origin of the term can be traced to Inpui. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe, in accordance with The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 Indian Constitution The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moyon Naga People
The Moyon Naga also known as Bujuur, are one of the Naga ethnic group that mostly resides in Manipur, India and some in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe, in accordance with The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 Indian Constitution The Constitution of India (IAST: ) is the supreme law of India. The document lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental ri .... They share close cultural and linguistic affinity with Monsang Naga tribe. References {{authority control Scheduled Tribes of Manipur Ethnic groups in India Ethnic groups in Manipur Ethnic groups in Myanmar Naga people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsang Naga People
Monsang people are one among the indigenous tribes of North-East India, inhabiting the south-east part of Manipur state border to Myanmar particularly in Chandel district. Monsangs have their own distinct culture and tradition and are traditionally peaceful. History Monsang tribe are one among the indigenous tribes of the North-East India, inhabiting the south-east part of Manipur state border to Myanmar particularly in Chandel district. Monsangs were originally known as 'Sirti'. Sirti is derived from the word 'Ati' meaning 'south'. Therefore, it is believed that Monsangs originated from the south though the exact geographical region of origin cannot be determined. Monsang mythology describes the emergal of their people from a cave which was guarded by a ferocious tiger. After overpowering the tiger with the help of weaver birds and hornbills, Thumpungpa, the Monsang leader led the people out of the cave in search for suitable place for settlement. The earliest Monsang vil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maring Naga People
{{Infobox ethnic group , group = Maring , image = NorthE Guide Warshimmi Maring.png , caption = A Maring traditional dress , population = 80,000 Approx , languages = Maring, English , religions = Christianity, Animism The Maring are one of the oldest tribe and{{cite book , last1=Hodson , first1=TC , title= tribes of Manipur , date=1911 ethnic group inhabiting Manipur State in North-East India. It is the tribe that is called as keeper of Frontier or Eastern gate of India as can be witnessed in their War dance called Lhousa. Their name is derived from ''mei'' meaning fire and ''ring'' meaning to start or produce. The people of Maring tribe are called Maringa. A mainly Christian people, they live chiefly in Tengnoupal district, Chandel and some places like Imphal, Senapati and so on. The term "Maring" is derived from the word "Meiring" where "Mei" stands for "fire" and "ring" stands for "alive" which means "the people who ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maram Naga People
Maram tribe is one of the tribes that form the Naga tribe of Northeast India. The Marams occupy a large portion of Senapati district of Manipur. They are the only tribe of Nagas who did not consume pork in the past; today, with the advent of Christianity, they have started changing their food habit and now almost 99% of the Marams consume pork. The Marams are known for their rich cultural heritage: traditional attire, folk songs, folktales, musical instruments, and so on. There are more than 30 Maram villages scattered in the geographical expanse generally known as the Maram Area. As per the 2001 census, the Maram Nagas numbered about 37,340 in total (Manorama Yearbook 2012, p. 576). According to UNESCO database on endangered languages, the Maram Language was among the list which amounts to only 37,000 number of speakers (based on India Census 2001). These figures, however, need further corroboration. The neighbours of the Maram Nagas are other Naga tribes: to the North are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mao Naga People
The Mao are one of the major ethnic groups constituting the Nagas, a group of ethnic groups spread over the easternmost part of India. The Maos inhabit the northern part of Manipur and some parts of Nagaland States of India bounded by similar Naga ethnic groups such as the Angamis and Chakhesangs to the north, the Maram Nagas and Zeme Nagas to the west and south, and the Tangkhuls and Poumeis to the east. The Maos are also known as Memei or Ememei, in their own language. The term 'Mao' also refers to the area where most of the old and original villages are situated, as distinguished from the newer settlements in an expanded area of their habitation. Origin and uses of the term Etymology The people who are today known as the Maos (Mao, as the proper name of the tribe) do not refer to themselves in their language as such; rather they still call themselves "Memei" or "Ememei". Indeed, the term "Mao" is of outside origin and does not figure in their language. The term " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makury Naga
The Makury tribe (sometimes spelt Makuri, Makware) is one of the Naga tribes that mostly resides in Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar and some in Nagaland, India. They are one of the major Naga tribes of Myanmar and mostly inhabits around Lay Shi Township in Myanmar. However, in India due to lack of official recognition from Government of Nagaland are considered sub-tribe of Yimkhiung Naga Yimkhiung (formerly formally misspelled as Yimchunger) is a Naga ethnic group whose traditional territory includes Shamator and Kiphire District in the Indian state of Nagaland and western areas of Burma. Etymology The word Yimkhiung means "t ...s. References Naga people Ethnic groups in Northeast India Ethnic groups in Myanmar {{Ethno-group-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lotha Naga
The Lotha Nagas, also known as Kyong, are a major Naga ethnic group native to Wokha District in the Indian state of Nagaland. Origins Scholars have presented several theories about the migration of the Lothas and the other Naga tribes, based on vocal explanations passed on from one generation to another. Migration from eastern China According to this theory mentioned by Hokishe Sema, the Lothas started moving out from the Eastern part of China, passing through Malaysia, Indonesia and Burma en route. After many long years of movement, they reached a place called '' Khezakhenoma'' located between Manipur and Chakhesang (the present-day Phek), where they settled for a short period of time. From ''Khezakhenoma'' they moved towards the present day settlement of the Lothas i.e. ''Wokha'' where they finally settled. Migration from Manchuria This theory, mentioned by T. Phillips, says that the Lothas migrated from Manchuria, passing through the foothills of the Himalayas and rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liangmai Naga People
The Liangmai tribe inhabits Nagaland and Manipur states of Northeast India. Their villages are mostly spread across Peren district in Nagaland and Tamenglong, Senapati in Manipur. There are also few villages in Dimapur District, Dimapur, Imphal East district, Imphal East and Imphal West district, Imphal West districts. The Liangmais are the main inhabitants and dominate in Tening town, sub-division of Peren district of Nagaland state, and Tamei town, sub-division of Tamenglong district of Manipur state. Tribe recognition Liangmai, as a separate tribe in Manipur, Manipur state, was recognized by the Government of India on 22 December 2011. Origin The Liangmai is one of the tribes of Northeast India, part of the Hamai group in specific and the Naga people, Nagas in general. Originally, Liangmais are from Mongolian region (Not necessarily from present Mongolia). They began their migration from Mongolia somewhere around 7th century BC, before or during the early construction of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lainong Naga
The Lainong tribe (also known as Htang Ngan, Leinong) is one of the Naga tribes that mostly resides in Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar . They are one of the major Naga tribes of Myanmar and mostly inhabits around Lahe Township Lahe Township ( my, လဟယ်မြို့နယ်) is a township located within the Naga Self-Administered Zone of Sagaing Division, Myanmar. The principal town is Lahe. Towns and villages Languages The following languages are spoken ... in Myanmar. References Naga people Ethnic groups in Myanmar {{Ethno-group-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamkang Naga People
The Lamkang tribe are one of the Naga tribes that mostly resides in Manipur, India and some in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe, in accordance with The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 Indian Constitution The Constitution of India (IAST: ) is the supreme law of India. The document lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental ri .... They share close cultural and linguistic affinity with the Anal Naga tribe. References {{authority control Scheduled Tribes of Manipur Indigenous peoples of South Asia Ethnic groups in Myanmar Ethnic groups in Northeast India Ethnic groups in Manipur Naga people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
