Lotha belongs to the central group of Naga languages of the Tibeto-Burman language family. In keeping with its location, they are native to Wokha district. It is also typologically between Ao and Angami sharing some features with each. The Lothas are also known as Kyongs. Those living on the North of the river Doyang are […]

Liangmai is one of the Naga tribes living in a contiguous area in southern Nagaland and north western Manipur states. According to the census of India 2011, there are 49,811 Liangmai speakers. The population is found in Tamei sub division under Tamenglong district of Manipur and with a significant population in the present districts of […]

The Khiamniungan tribe is one of the major tribes among the Nagas, with habitation both in India and Myanmar. Geographically, the land of Khiamniungans is located in the Eastern part of Nagaland and in the North-Western part of Myanmar. The nomenclature of the tribe ‘ Khiamniungan’ is a compound word formed by three words: ‘Khiam’ […]

The Chang Naga is one of the sixteen recognized major tribes that live in Tuensang District in the Eastern part of Nagaland. Both the name of the language and the community that speaks it are referred to as “Chang”. The majority of Chang villages are in Tuensang district, with the exception of Chakpa, Phangsang. Old […]

The Chakhesang people are believed to have migrated from Makhel as did most of the Naga tribes in the state. There is no written document as such to prove which village is home to the first settlers of the Chakhesang people but as legend has it, Khezakenoma Village, also known as the Naga Legendary Village […]