{"id":115497,"date":"2026-07-27T16:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=115497"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:35:35","slug":"tribes-of-nagaland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-nagaland\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Nagaland, List, Culture, Article 371A & Govt Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Tribes of Nagaland<\/b> are among India’s most diverse indigenous communities, known for their distinct languages, customs, traditional institutions, festivals, and rich cultural heritage. Nagaland, located in the northeastern region of India, is home to <\/span>17 officially recognised major tribes<\/b> and several sub-tribes, each with its own identity and traditions. Protected under special constitutional provisions, the Naga tribes have preserved their unique way of life while adapting to modern development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tribes of Nagaland<\/b><\/h2>\n

Nagaland is often referred to as the <\/span>“Land of Festivals”<\/b> due to the cultural richness of its tribal communities. Most tribes traditionally lived in autonomous villages governed by customary laws and village councils. Although Christianity is the predominant religion today, many traditional customs, folklore, dances, and social institutions continue to shape Naga society.<\/span><\/p>\n

Major Tribes of Nagaland<\/b><\/h2>\n

Nagaland officially recognises<\/span> 17 major tribes<\/b>, each possessing distinct cultural traditions, attire, dialects, and festivals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Major Tribes of Nagaland<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tribe<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary District\/Region<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Distinctive Features<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Angami<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kohima<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Terrace farming, Sekrenyi Festival, traditional architecture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ao<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mokokchung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Moatsu Festival, literature and education<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chakhesang<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Phek<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Colourful shawls, Sukhrunye Festival<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chang<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuensang<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Naknyulum Festival and rich folklore<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kachari<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dimapur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Agricultural traditions and river valley settlements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Khiamniungan<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Noklak<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Border tribe known for unique customs and ornaments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Konyak<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Former headhunters, facial tattoos, wood carving, Aoleang Festival<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kuki<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Various districts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Traditional dance, agriculture, rich oral traditions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Lotha<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wokha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tokhu Emong Festival and vibrant weaving<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phom<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Longleng<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monyu Festival and skilled artisans<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pochury<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Meluri<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indigenous customs and traditional festivals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rengma<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tseminyu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ngada Festival and community traditions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sangtam<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kiphire<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mongmong Festival and agricultural practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sumi (Sema)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Zunheboto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuluni Festival and warrior traditions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tikhir<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kiphire<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Distinct dialect and cultural identity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Yimkhiung<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shamator<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Metumnyo Festival and handicrafts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Zeliang<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Peren<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hega Festival, bamboo and cane craftsmanship<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Constitutional Safeguards for the Tribes of Nagaland<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Constitution of India provides special protection to the tribal communities of Nagaland to preserve their identity, customs, and traditional institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n