The Chakhesangs are a major
Naga
Naga or NAGA may refer to:
Mythology
* Nāga, a serpentine deity or race in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions
* Naga Kingdom, in the epic ''Mahabharata''
* Phaya Naga, mythical creatures believed to live in the Laotian stretch of the Mekong Riv ...
ethnic group found in the Indian state of
Nagaland
Nagaland () is a landlocked States and union territories of India, state in the northeast India, northeastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the ...
. Chakhesangs were previously known as the former Eastern
Angamis, now recognized as a separate ethnic group. The Chakhesangs are divided into two groups known as
Chokri and
Khezha. The name "Chakhesang" was created as an
acronym
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from the names of three ethnic groups: the Chakrü (Chokri), Khezha and Southern
Sangtam (now
Pochury).
Most of the villages fall within
Phek District of
Nagaland
Nagaland () is a landlocked States and union territories of India, state in the northeast India, northeastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the ...
.
Two Chakhesang villages (Jessami and Soraphung/Krowemi) are located in the
Ukhrul District
Ukhrul district ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/) is an administrative district of the state of Manipur in India with its headquarters at Ukhrul, that is Hunphun. The district occupies the north-eastern corner of the state ...
of Manipur.
Notable personalities
The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Chakhesang community.
*
Zhokhoi Chüzho (b. 1984), Actor
*
K. G. Kenye
K. G. Kenye is an Indian Politician from Nagaland. He belongs to Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party. He is currently serving as Cabinet minister in Government of Nagaland and member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly representing Chizami.
...
(b. 1960), Politician
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Vamüzo Phesao
Vamuzo Phesao was a Naga politician. He became the Chief Minister of Nagaland in 1990. His government was dismissed and President's rule
In India, President's rule is the suspension of state government and imposition of direct Union govern ...
(1938–2000), Politician
*
Chekrovolü Swüro (b. 1982), Archer
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Lhüthiprü Vasa (d. 1993), Politician
*
Mülhüpra Vero (1934–2020), Politician
See also
*
Pochury Naga
References
External links
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Ethnic groups in India
Naga people