Megam

A language of Bangladesh

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Migam, Negam

Population

6,870 (2000). Ethnic population: Identify ethnically with the Garo [grt].

Location

Netrokona district, Kalmakanda subdistrict.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Lexical similarity: 7%–9% with the Abeng dialect of Garo [grt], 60% with Lyngngam [lyg].

Language Use

Home, village. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use the Abeng dialect of Garo [grt] with most other Mandi speakers.

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten.

Other Comments

Christian.