Lamkang language
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| Lamkang | |
|---|---|
| Native to | India, Burma |
| Region | Manipur |
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Native speakers
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40,000 + in India (2011 census)[1] |
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Sino-Tibetan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | lmk |
| Glottolog | lamk1238[2] |
Lamkang is one of the Naga tribes of Manipur, India, with one village in Burma. The Lamkangs are mostly settled in the south east part of Manipur. The language is very much similar to Anal Naga, and has been influenced by Manipuri as the people have been acculturated.
Geographical distribution
Lamkang is spoken in the following locations (Ethnologue).
- Chandel district, southeastern Manipur
- 6 villages to the west and east of Shuganu
- 6 villages between Chalong and Mombi New
- 18 villages between Palel, Chandel town, Palel, and Sibong
- Nagaland: Thamlakhuren and Dimapur
References
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