What are the 16 Nagaland tribes?
Area : 16,579 square kilometres (6,401 sq mi)
Which tribe is mainly found in Nagaland?
One of the major tribal communities of Nagaland is the Angami Tribe. The territory of the Angamis is made up of the present Kohima district, which is divided into four regions; Southern Angami, Western Angami, Northern Angami and Chakhro Angami.
Who are the 14 tribes of Nagaland?
There are 14 major Naga tribes that include Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khemungan, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sema, Yimchunger and Zeliang. Earlier, Pochury tribe was a part of Chakhesang but later on, they separated out from the group.
Which tribe is largest in Nagaland?
The Konyaks are the largest of the Naga tribes. They are found in Tirap, Longding, and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh; Sibsagar District of Assam; and also in Myanmar.
Who are the Angami Nagas of Manipur?
The Angami Nagas are predominantly settled in Kohima District and Dimapur District of Nagaland and are also recognized as one of the ethnic groups in the state of Manipur. The Angamis are divided into four regions namely Chakhro Angami, Northern Angami, Southern Angami and Western Angami.
What is the culture of Angami Naga tribe?
Angami Naga Tribes mainly reside in the Kohima district of Nagaland. These tribes are known for their terrace wet cultivation. Their society is patriarchal and patrilineal. ‘Sekrenyi’ is the main festival celebrated among this tribe.
Where are the Angamis tribes of Kohima?
The Angamis Tribes territory is the present district of Kohima district which is divided into four regions, in the South- Angamis are located at the foothills of Mt Japfu, Western Angami are in the west of Kohima, in North -Angamis are located in the north of Kohima and Chakhro Angami including mostly small villages around Dimapur district.