Alternate Names: Khelma, Sankechep
Dialects: Khelma, Sakachep, Thangkachep. Dialects may be simply alternate names for Sakechep depending on the region.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 25,000 (2003).
Language Use: Home. All ages. Also use Bengali [ben], Biete [biu], Dimasa [dis], Hindi [hin], Hmar [hmr], Hrangkhol [hra], Karbi [mjw], Khasi [kha], Naga Pidgin [nag], Thado Chin [tcz].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 25%. Radio programs. Bible portions: 2002.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: Hindu, Christian.