Vaiphei

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
vap
Alternate Names
Bhaipei, Vaipei, Veiphei
Population

40,000 (2001 census).

Location

South Manipur, Churachandpur district, 30+ villages; Assam; Meghalaya; Tripura.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Kuki-Chin, Northern
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 60% in Manipur (2001 census). NT: 1957–1989.
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

A Scheduled Tribe. Ethnic Autonym: Zomi is a collective name by which Tedim Chins of Myanmar, Paite and Vaiphei of Manipur generally identify themselves. Christian.