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{{Short description|Major Naga ethnic group}} | |||
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{{Infobox Ethnic group | {{Infobox Ethnic group | ||
|group = Chakhesang | |group = Chakhesang Naga | ||
|population = 154,874 (2011)<ref>{{cite web |title=Census Of India |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/ST.html |website=CENSUS 2011 |publisher=MHA GOI}}</ref> | |population = 154,874 (2011)<ref>{{cite web |title=Census Of India |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/ST.html |website=CENSUS 2011 |publisher=MHA GOI}}</ref> | ||
|region1 = India | |region1 = India | ||
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|languages = [[Chokri language|Chokri]], [[Khezha language|Khezha]], [[Sumi language|Sumi]], and [[Poula]] | |languages = [[Chokri language|Chokri]], [[Khezha language|Khezha]], [[Sumi language|Sumi]], and [[Poula]] | ||
|religions = [[Christianity]] | |religions = [[Christianity]] | ||
|related = Other [[Naga people|Naga | |related = Other [[Naga people|Naga Ethnic Groups]] | ||
|footnotes = | |footnotes = | ||
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The '''Chakhesangs''' are a major [[Naga people|Naga]] ethnic group found in the state of [[Nagaland]], India. | The '''Chakhesangs''' are a major [[Naga people|Naga]] [[ethnic group]] found in the Indian state of [[Nagaland]]. Chakhesangs were previously known as the former Eastern [[Angami Naga|Angamis]], now recognized as a separate tribe. The tribe is divided into two groups known as [[Chokri]] and [[Kheza language|Khezha]]. The name "Chakhesang" was created as an [[acronym]] from the names of three tribes: the Chokri, Khezha and [[Sangtam Naga|Sangtam]] (now [[Pochury]]).<ref>{{cite book|last1=Das|first1=Nava Kishor|title=Ethnic identity, ethnicity, and social stratification in north-east India|date=1989|publisher=Inter-India Publications|isbn=9788121002189|page=210|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gKUiAAAAMAAJ|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Most of the villages fall within [[Phek district|Phek District]] of [[Nagaland]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=(Italy)|first1=Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche|last2=Science?|first2=Symposium on the Basis of Civilization--Water|title=The Basis of Civilization--water Science?|date=2004|publisher=International Association of Hydrological Science|isbn=9781901502572|page=187|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JI65-MygMm0C|language=en}}</ref> Two Chakhesang villages (Jessami and Soraphung/Krowemi) are located in the [[Ukhrul district|Ukhrul District]] of Manipur. | |||
== Distribution == | |||
=== Chokri Chakhesang === | |||
* [[Chozuba]], [[Dzülhami]], [[Gidemi]], [[Pholami]], [[Porba]], [[Sakraba]] | |||
=== Khezha Chakhesang === | |||
* [[Chizami]], [[Khezhakeno]], [[Pfütsero]] | |||
==Notable personalities== | ==Notable personalities== | ||
The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Chakhesang community. | The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Chakhesang community. | ||
* [[Zhokhoi Chüzho]] (b. 1984), | *'''[[Zhokhoi Chüzho]]''' (b. 1984), Actor | ||
* [[ | *'''[[K. G. Kenye]]''' (b. 1960), Politician | ||
* [[Chekrovolü Swüro]] (b. 1982), | *'''[[Vamüzo Phesao]]''' (1938–2000), Politician | ||
* [[ | *'''[[Chekrovolü Swüro]]''' (b. 1982), Archer | ||
*'''[[Lhüthiprü Vasa]]''' (d. 1993), Politician | |||
*'''[[Mülhüpra Vero]]''' (1934–2020), Politician | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:38, 6 June 2022
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 154,874 (2011)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Chokri, Khezha, Sumi, and Poula | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Naga Ethnic Groups |
The Chakhesangs are a major Naga ethnic group found in the Indian state of Nagaland. Chakhesangs were previously known as the former Eastern Angamis, now recognized as a separate tribe. The tribe is divided into two groups known as Chokri and Khezha. The name "Chakhesang" was created as an acronym from the names of three tribes: the Chokri, Khezha and Sangtam (now Pochury).[2]
Most of the villages fall within Phek District of Nagaland.[3] Two Chakhesang villages (Jessami and Soraphung/Krowemi) are located in the Ukhrul District of Manipur.
Distribution[edit]
Chokri Chakhesang[edit]
Khezha Chakhesang[edit]
Notable personalities[edit]
The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Chakhesang community.
- Zhokhoi Chüzho (b. 1984), Actor
- K. G. Kenye (b. 1960), Politician
- Vamüzo Phesao (1938–2000), Politician
- Chekrovolü Swüro (b. 1982), Archer
- Lhüthiprü Vasa (d. 1993), Politician
- Mülhüpra Vero (1934–2020), Politician
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Census Of India". CENSUS 2011. MHA GOI.
- ↑ Das, Nava Kishor (1989). Ethnic identity, ethnicity, and social stratification in north-east India. Inter-India Publications. p. 210. ISBN 9788121002189.
- ↑ (Italy), Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche; Science?, Symposium on the Basis of Civilization--Water (2004). The Basis of Civilization--water Science?. International Association of Hydrological Science. p. 187. ISBN 9781901502572.
