Naga, Yimchungru

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
yim
Alternate Names
Tozhuma, Yachumi, Yanchunger, Yimchunger, Yimchungre, Yimchungru
Population

92,100 (2001 census).

Location

North Nagaland, Tuensang district, between Namchik and Patkoi.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Ao
Dialects

Chirr, Minir, Pherrongre, Tikhir, Wai, Yimchungru. The last 3 dialects listed are in the south.

Language Use

Also use Naga Pidgin [nag], Hindi [hin], or English [eng].

Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Bible.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Naga, Yimchungru
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

A Scheduled Tribe. Christian.