Alternate Names: Kanyak, Konyak
Dialects: Angphang, Changnyu, Chen, Chingkao, Chinglang, Choha, Gelekidoria, Hopao, Jakphang, Longching, Longkhai (Lungkhai, Lungkhi), Longmein, Longwa, Mon, Mulung, Ngangching, Sang, Shamnyuyanga, Shanlang, Shengha, Shunyuo, Sima, Sowa, Tableng (Angwangku, Kongon, Mohung, Wakching), Tabu, Tamkhungnyuo, Tang, Tobunyuo, Tolamleinyua, Totok. Tableng is standard dialect spoken in Wanching and Wakching. Reportedly similar to Phom Naga ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 248,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 250,000.
Language Use: Also use English [eng], Hindi [hin], Naga Pidgin [nag].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 40% (2001 census). Literacy rate in L2: 40% (2001 census). Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible: 1992.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: A Scheduled Tribe. Christian.