Is Chakhesang a backward tribe?

Out of the recognized tribes mentioned above, there are nine (9) Naga Tribes which are considered ‘backward tribes’ for the purpose of reservation namely – Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Pochury, Sangtam, Yimchunger and Zeliang.

What is the mother tongue of Tripura?

English Language
Bengali
Tripura/Languages

What is the district of Chakhesang?

The name “Chakhesang” was derived from the names of three tribes: the Chokri, Khezha and Sangtam. Most of the villages of this tribe fall within Phek district of Nagaland, there are Two Chakhesang villages, Jessami and Soraphung/Krowemi which are located in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, India.

How many languages Nagaland have?

14 languages
Based on the 2011 census data, Nagaland effectively has 14 languages and 17 dialects with the largest language (Konyak) having only a 46% share.

What is special about chakhesang community?

Chakhesang community is a tribal community in Nagaland. The community has unique culture and is famous for celebrating varoiuus festivals,. d. They celebrate festivals related to preserving crops, animals.

What are the Festival of chakhesang?

Sühkrühnye is the most important festival of the Chakhesangs and is celebrated in the month of January. During this festival, boys and girls are sanctified through religious ceremonies and rituals. Sühkrühnye covers ten days. The festivity period is preceded by a day known as ‘Thiza’.

Do people in Tripura speak Bengali?

As in the rest of India, English is used for official purpose. Bengali is the most spoken language, due to the predominance of Bengali people in the state. Kokborok is spoken by the Tripuri people….Languages of Tripura.

Is a language spoken in Tripura?

How many villages are there in chakhesang tribe?

80 villages
Phek was one of the districts where such debates resulted in many decisions and their successful implementation. The district is inhabited largely by the Chakhesang tribe, occupying 80 villages. All 80 villages have an umbrella organization called Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO).

Is Hindi taught in Nagaland?

2. Though Hindi as national language is taught as a compulsory subject upto class-VIII, the level of proficiency of Naga students in reading, writing and speaking in Hindi is low. 90% of Naga students opt for Alt.