Naga, Sangtam
A language of India
| Population | 83,700 (2001 census). |
| Region | Southeast Nagaland, Tuensang District, Kiphire Subdivision and Chare Circle. |
| Alternate names | Isachanure, Lophomi, Sangtam |
| Dialects | Kizare, Pirr (Northern Sangtam), Phelongre, Thukumi (Central Sangtam), Photsimi, Purr (Southern Sangtam). Standard based on Tsadanger village dialect. Kizare north of Meluri, and not known how much it differs from other Sangtam. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin-Naga, Naga, Ao |
| Language use | Also use Naga Pidgin [nag], Naga Ao [njo], Hindi, or English. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 40%. Bible: 1995. |
| Comments | Chokri, Khezha, and a small section of Sangtam make up the Chakhesang Naga community. A Scheduled Tribe. Kizare: woodwork. Christian. |
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