Lamkang people
The Lamkang people, also known as the Lamkang Naga, are a Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group predominantly inhabitanting the Northeast Indian state of Manipur, and some parts of Sagaing Region in Myanmar.[2] They are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (STs) by India.[3] They share close cultural and linguistic affinity with the Anal Naga people.
| 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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