The Ao people, a prominent Naga ethnic group, are native to the Mokokchung District in Nagaland, Northeast India. Their territorial expanse extends from the Tsüla Valley in the east to the Tsürang Valley in the west within the Mokokchung District. Self-identifying as “Aoer,” which translates to “those who came,” they trace their roots across the […]

The Zeliang tribe which comprises two sub tribes as Zeme and Liangmai is one of the Naga tribes who occupy a very significant portion of the southwestern part of the Kohima District. In addition, they also live in contiguous areas of the Manipur and North Cachar portions of the Assam State.  In keeping with their […]

Yimkhiung is one of the tribes of Nagas found in Nagaland, North East of India. The nomenclature ‘Yimchungrü’ or ‘Yimchunger’ is said to be a misspelled version of the original tribal name Yimkhiungrü (Yim, 2012, p.4). The name Yimkhiung originated from two words: ‘yim’ meaning ‘search’ or ‘look for’ and ‘khiungrü’ meaning ‘those who reached […]

 The Rengma Naga are a Tibeto- Burman ethnic group colonising the North-east Indian states of Nagaland and Assam . The Rengma tribes are one of the main tribes in Nagaland. They call themselves by the names ‘ Njong’ or ‘Injang’. The Rengmas tribes are recognised , acknowledged and identified by their distinct culture,customs and traditions. […]

Zünhuboto District, Niuland District and parts of Kiphire District in the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland.  It is said that the Sümi’s first migrated from Khezhakenoma (A Village in the Phek District of the Indian state of Nagaland) to other places and dispersed to various directions and settled at the present Sümi areas.  The ancestral […]

THE WORD SANGTAM During the 1870-1880’s the British survey team led by Woodthrope first entered the Northern Sangtam territory. When the Britishers asked the people about their tribe, they replied that they are the people who migrated from Sangdang (now Satami under Zunheboto District) which was their ancestral village. Thus the word Sangdang was interpreted […]

The Pochurys are a Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They mostly live in the eastern part of the Phek district, centered at Meluri town. The Pochury identity is of relatively recent origin. It is a composite ethnic group formed by three Naga communities: Kupo, Kuchu and Khuri. The word Pochury […]

The Phoms are located east of the River Dikhu, in the north- west part of the Tuensang district, to the east of the Aos and west of Konyaks and north of Chang. The Phoms are commonly believed to have migrated into the present area (Longleng) from the eastern lands through the passage on the border […]

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 […]