Chakhesang

Chakhesang

Infobox Ethnic group
group = Chakhesang
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religions = Christianity, Animism
related = Other Naga tribes
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Chakhesang is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland, India.

Chakhesangs are the former Eastern Angami, who have separated from the Angami tribe, and are now recognized as a separate tribe. They are a minority tribe in Nagaland. Most of the villages of this tribes falls under the Phek District of Nagaland. This tribe is basically divided into two groups known as "Chokri" and "Khezha".


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