Primarily settled in the valleys, they constitute half of the Manipuri population.Known for their rich culture and originators of the Manipuri martial art Thang-ta.

Includes tribes like Gangte, Hmar, Lushai (Mizo), Thadou (Kuki), Vaiphei, Zou, Paite, and Simte.Each tribe has its own distinct customs, traditions, and languages.

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Traditionally hilly dwellers, some have shifted to the plains.Engage in wet and shifting paddy cultivation in the hills.

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Anal Tribe

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Found in Tamenglong, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, and Thoubal districts.Physique and habits resemble Nagas, while customs and language relate to Kuki origin.

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Inhabit the Sadar hills of Senapati district.Traditionally engaged in bartering agricultural products and crafts with neighboring tribes.

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Inhabit the hills of extreme north Manipur.Majority are agriculturists and cultivate terraced paddy fields.

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Primarily settled in the valleys, they constitute half of the Manipuri population.Known for their rich culture and originators of the Manipuri martial art Thang-ta.

Meitei Tribe

Includes tribes like Gangte, Hmar, Lushai (Mizo), Thadou (Kuki), Vaiphei, Zou, Paite, and Simte.Each tribe has its own distinct customs, traditions, and languages.

Chin-Kuki-Mizo Group Of Tribes

Traditionally hilly dwellers, some have shifted to the plains.Engage in wet and shifting paddy cultivation in the hills.

Aimol Tribe

Anal Tribe

One of the oldest dwellers in the Southern hills of Tengnoupal district.Previously identified as Kuki, but now they consider themselves Naga.

Found in Tamenglong, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, and Thoubal districts.Physique and habits resemble Nagas, while customs and language relate to Kuki origin.

Chiru Tribe

Inhabit the Sadar hills of Senapati district.Traditionally engaged in bartering agricultural products and crafts with neighboring tribes.

Koirao Tribe

Inhabit the hills of extreme north Manipur.Majority are agriculturists and cultivate terraced paddy fields.

Mao Tribe