Lamkang Naga
The Lamkang tribe are one of the Naga[2] 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.[3] They share close cultural and linguistic affinity with the Anal Naga tribe.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 7,771 approx,[1] Manipur | |
| Languages | |
| Lamkang language | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Anal Naga, Other Naga people |
References
- "Census of India 2011". MHA, Govt of India.
- "Brief Account of the Lamkang Naga".
- "1THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED TRIBES)". Archived from the original on 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
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