Naga, Chokri
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A language of India
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Chakhesang, Chakrima Naga, Chakru, Chokri, Eastern Angami
Population
83,600 (2001 census).
Location
Nagaland state: Phek district, Cheswezumi is main village; Manipur state: some in Senapati district.
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Language Status
4 (Educational).
Classification
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: Greater than 40% (2001 census). Taught in primary schools.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
An eastern Angami tribe with its own language. Chokri, Khezha [nkh], and Sangtam-Pochuri [nsa] make up the Chakhesang Naga community (see separate entries). Chakhesang Naga is a Scheduled Tribe. Christian, traditional religion.