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| religions        = [[Christianity]]
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| related          = [[Hmars|Hmar]]{{·}}[[Chiru people|Chiru]]{{·}} [[Mizo people|Mizo]]{{·}}[[Kuki people|Kuki]]
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The '''Kom''' are one of the tribes in a family of people called the "Kom-rem" mainly found in [[Manipur]] and in [[Mizoram]] of [[North-East India]]
The '''Kom''' are one of the oldest among tribes who had settled in manipur alongside the meeties (refer khamba -thoibi folklore) and they are defined later by British Indian government as Naga in their land records (administratively) but later after the entry of kuki from Burma during 1847, the anthropologist and historian considered them linguistically a kin to chin-kuki-mizo group. They are mainly found in [[Manipur]] of [[North-East India]].
<ref>{{cite book |title=Politics and Culture|year=2013|publisher=Bookwell|isbn=978-9380574448|page=90|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hp4hWrL-JOEC&q=Mate+++kuki&pg=PA90}}</ref> Koms are also known as the Old Kukis by the Britishers for their own administrative convenience. They are scattered over all the districts of Manipur and settled mainly in the adjoining areas of Manipur  valley and hills. Even though they are referred as "Kom", among them they refer to themselves as Kakom. Kom-rem consist of 6 Sub Tribes such as [[Chiru]], [[Aimol people|Aimol]] , [[Kharam (tribe)|Kharam]], [[Purum]], [[Koireng]] and [[Kom people (India)|Kom]]. Kom-rem are found in the Northeastern states of Manipur and [[Tripura]]. The majority of the Kom population reside in Manipur. They are found in almost all the districts of Manipur and concentrated mainly in the districts of [[Churachandpur]], [[Bishenpur|Bishnupur]], [[Chandel district|Chandel]], [[Kangpokpi]], [[Tengnoupal]], [[Thoubal]], [[Kakching]] and [[Senapati]].
<ref>{{cite book |title=Politics and Culture|year=2013|publisher=Bookwell|isbn=978-9380574448|page=90|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hp4hWrL-JOEC&q=Mate+++kuki&pg=PA90}}</ref> Koms belong to kindred Chin - Kuki Mizo tribes. Even though they are referred as "Kom", among themselves they refer to themselves as Kakom. Kom-rem consist of six subtribes: [[Chiru Naga|Chiru]], [[Aimol people|Aimol]], [[Kharam people|Kharam]], [[Purum]], [[Koireng]] and [[Kom people (India)|Kom]]. Kom-rem are found in the Northeastern states of Manipur and [[Tripura]]. The majority of the Kom population reside in Manipur. They are found in almost all the districts of Manipur and concentrated mainly in the districts of [[Churachandpur]], [[Bishenpur|Bishnupur]], [[Chandel district|Chandel]], [[Kangpokpi]], [[Tengnoupal]], [[Thoubal]], [[Kakching]] and [[Senapati]].


According to 2001 Census of India, the population of Kom is 14,602.<ref>2001 Census of India. [http://censusindia.gov.in/Tables_Published/SCST/dh_st_manipur.pdf "Population of Schedule Tribes of Manipur"]</ref>
According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Kom is 14,602.<ref>2001 Census of India. [http://censusindia.gov.in/Tables_Published/SCST/dh_st_manipur.pdf "Population of Schedule Tribes of Manipur"]</ref>


== Origins ==
== Origins ==
Their origin is unclear as they were nomadic people until they entered Manipur. The location of the cave is believed to be somewhere in the borders of [[China]].''Karong (referred also as Shongthu and Puvom), Leivon, Serto, Hmangte, Telen /Thingpui, Khumdon and Mirem '''  were the names of the leaders who came out of the cave. The names of these leaders became the Clan names of the Kom people. . These people are referred as Kom by the [[British Raj]].
Their origin is unclear as they have settled in manipur from time and memorable since many decades. Kom myth holds that the people emerged from a cave(khurpui) believed to be under world. The location of the cave is believed to be somewhere in the borders of [[China]]. ''Karong'' (referred to also as Puvom), Leivon, Serto, Hmangte, Telen/Thingpui, and Mirem were the names of the major clans who formed the kom tribe. The names of these clans represent the social stratification and roles played by the leaders of the Kom people during the time of emerging from the cave.
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== Clan names ==
== Clan names ==


The present clan names and their original clan name are as follows:{{cn|date=March 2019}}
The clan names are as follows:{{cn|date=March 2019}}


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Original Name
! clan name
! Present Name
! karong
|-
|-karong
| Shōngthu
|  
| Karōng
|
|-Kilong
|-serto
 
| Saiche
| Saiche
| Serto
| Serto
|-
|-
| Misai
| leivon
| Leivon
| Leivon
|-Misao
|-
| Mirem
| lupheng
| Lupheng
| Lupheng
|-
|-telien
| Telien
| Telien
| Telien
|
|-mangte
| Mangte
|-
|-
| Hmangte
|  
| Hmangte
|}
|}
Even though the clan names have changed through generations, the elders of each of the main original clans are still among the Kom people. The majority of this community are [[Christians|Christian]]. Their stories-folklore and legends- are passed down through generations by oral/verbal forms or word of mouth.{{Citation needed|date=July 2016}}


== Hair Styles (Traditional) ==
Although the clan names have been retained through decades and since the genealogy of khurpui(cave) story. The majority of this community are [[Christians|Christian]]. Their stories - folklore and legends - are passed down through generations by oral/verbal forms or word of mouth.{{Citation needed|date=July 2016}}
 
== Hairstyles (traditional) ==
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2019}}
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2019}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:KomGirl.png|Kom Girl
File:KomGirl.png|Kom girl
File:KomBoy.png|Kom Boy
File:KomBoy.png|Kom boy
File:KomAdultFemale.png|Kom Adult Female
File:KomAdultFemale.png|Kom woman
File:KomAdultMale.png|Kom Adult Male
File:KomAdultMale.png|Kom man
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 17:14, 20 March 2022

Kom
(Kom Rem)
Total population
14000
Regions with significant populations
India
(Manipur)
Languages
Kom
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Hmar · Chiru · Mizo · Kuki

The Kom are one of the oldest among tribes who had settled in manipur alongside the meeties (refer khamba -thoibi folklore) and they are defined later by British Indian government as Naga in their land records (administratively) but later after the entry of kuki from Burma during 1847, the anthropologist and historian considered them linguistically a kin to chin-kuki-mizo group. They are mainly found in Manipur of North-East India. [1] Koms belong to kindred Chin - Kuki Mizo tribes. Even though they are referred as "Kom", among themselves they refer to themselves as Kakom. Kom-rem consist of six subtribes: Chiru, Aimol, Kharam, Purum, Koireng and Kom. Kom-rem are found in the Northeastern states of Manipur and Tripura. The majority of the Kom population reside in Manipur. They are found in almost all the districts of Manipur and concentrated mainly in the districts of Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Thoubal, Kakching and Senapati.

According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Kom is 14,602.[2]

Origins[edit | edit source]

Their origin is unclear as they have settled in manipur from time and memorable since many decades. Kom myth holds that the people emerged from a cave(khurpui) believed to be under world. The location of the cave is believed to be somewhere in the borders of China. Karong (referred to also as Puvom), Leivon, Serto, Hmangte, Telen/Thingpui, and Mirem were the names of the major clans who formed the kom tribe. The names of these clans represent the social stratification and roles played by the leaders of the Kom people during the time of emerging from the cave.

Clan names[edit | edit source]

The clan names are as follows:[citation needed]

clan name karong
Saiche Serto
leivon Leivon
lupheng Lupheng
Telien
Mangte

Although the clan names have been retained through decades and since the genealogy of khurpui(cave) story. The majority of this community are Christian. Their stories - folklore and legends - are passed down through generations by oral/verbal forms or word of mouth.[citation needed]

Hairstyles (traditional)[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Politics and Culture. Bookwell. 2013. p. 90. ISBN 978-9380574448.
  2. ↑ 2001 Census of India. "Population of Schedule Tribes of Manipur"

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