Chakhesang Naga Explained

Group:	Chakhesang
Population:	154,874 (2011)^[1]
Region1:	India
Languages:	Chokri, Kuzhami, Sumi, and Poula
Religions:	Christianity
Related:	Other Naga Ethnic Groups

The Chakhesangs are a major Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland.^[2] Chakhesangs were previously known as the former Eastern Angami, now recognized as a separate ethnic group. The Chakhesangs are divided into two groups known as Chokri and Kuzhami. The name "Chakhesang" was created as an acronym from the names of three ethnic groups: the Chakrü (Chokri), Khezha (Kuzhami) and Southern Sangtam (now Pochury).^[3]

Most of the villages fall within Phek District of Nagaland.^[4] Two Chakhesang villages (Jessami and Soraphung/Krowemi) are located in the Ukhrul District of Manipur.

Notable personalities

The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Chakhesang community.

Chokri

• Zhokhoi Chüzho (b. 1984), Actor
• Küzholuzo Nienü (b. 1966), Politician
• Vamüzo Phesao (1938–2000), Politician
• Chotisüh Sazo (b. 1962), Politician
• Chekrovolü Swüro (b. 1982), Archer
• Lhüthiprü Vasa (1934–1993), Politician
• Mülhüpra Vero (1934–2020), Politician

Khezha/Kuzhami

• K. G. Kenye (b. 1960), Politician
• Neiba Kronu (b. 1967), Politician
• Seno Tsuhah, Social Activist

See also

• Pochury Naga

Notes and References

1. Web site: Census Of India . CENSUS 2011 . MHA GOI.
2. Book: Mills . JP . Ao Nagas (1926).
3. Book: Das. Nava Kishor. Ethnic identity, ethnicity, and social stratification in north-east India. 1989. Inter-India Publications. 9788121002189. 210. en.
4. Book: (Italy). Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche. Science?. Symposium on the Basis of Civilization--Water. The Basis of Civilization--water Science?. 2004. International Association of Hydrological Science. 9781901502572. 187. en.