Chirr Naga

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Chirr Naga
Total population
12,300 [1] Nagaland
Languages
Chirr language
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Yimkhiung, Other Naga people

The Chirr people, are a Naga ethnic group that are mostly native to Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe (STs) by India. [2] However, due to lack of official recognition from Government of Nagaland are considered sub-tribe of Yimkhiung Nagas.[ citation needed ]

Population

According to the 2011 census, the population of the Chirr people in Nagaland was 138.

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References

  1. "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India".
  2. "schedule tribe Nagaland, 2001 Census" (PDF).