Alternate Names: Arleng Alam, Karbi Karbak, Manchati, “Mikir” (pej.), “Mikiri” (pej.), Nihang, Puta
Dialects: Chingthang (Jynthong), Mirlong, Rong Kethang (Rengkhang, Rongkhang). Lexical similarity: 82%–96% between dialects.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 420,000 (2001 census).
Language Use: Other groups speak Karbi as L1, including some Dimasa. Speakers of all ages use Assamese [asm]. Used as L2 by Sakachep [sch].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 54% in Assam (2001 census). Radio programs. Grammar. Bible: 1952.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: A Scheduled Tribe. Hindu, Christian, traditional religion.