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What Language is Spoken in Nagaland?

Nagaland is one of India's most linguistically diverse states, home to 16 major tribes, each with their own distinct language or dialect.

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What percentage of Nagaland's population is Christian?

Answer

Approximately 88% of Nagaland's population is Christian — making it one of the three majority-Christian states in India (along with Mizoram and Meghalaya).

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Key Facts

Nagaland became the 16th state of India on December 1, 1963. Its capital is Kohima, famous for the Battle of Kohima in World War II — one of the most pivotal battles in the Burma Campaign.

Official Language

The official language of Nagaland is English. It is used in government administration, education, and official communication. Nagaland is one of the few Indian states where English is the primary official language (not Hindi or a regional language).

Lingua Franca — Nagamese

Since each tribe speaks a different language, Nagamese serves as the common spoken language (lingua franca) among different Naga tribes.

  • Nagamese is a Creole language based on Assamese with influences from Hindi and English.
  • It is the language of daily trade and inter-tribal communication.

Tribal Languages

The 16 major Naga tribes each have their own language:

  • Ao, Angami, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Chang, Phom, Konyak, etc.
  • The Angami language is one of the most widely spoken tribal languages.
  • Most tribal languages are unwritten and are oral traditions.

Questions and Answers

What percentage of Nagaland's population is Christian?+

Approximately **88%** of Nagaland's population is Christian — making it one of the three majority-Christian states in India (along with Mizoram and Meghalaya).

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