Aimol

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Aimol

2,640 (2001 census).

Assam state; Manipur state: Bishnupur district, Kha-Aimol; Chandel district, Aimol Tampak, Chandonpokpi, Chingunghut, Khodamphai, Khomayai (Khunjai), Kumbirei, Ngairong Aimol, Satu, Soibong (Khudengthabi), and Unapal; Churachandpur district, Luichungbum (Louchulbung); Senapati district, Tuikhong.

Language Maps

India, Map 5

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Classification

Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin, Northwestern

Dialects

Langrong. Langrong may be a distinct language. Reportedly intelligible to Koireng [nkd].

Language Use

Home, church. Most also use Meitei [mni]. Also use English [eng].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 60%–70%. NT: 2013.