Chin, Khumi

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Chin state: Paletwa township, Kaladan river area; Rakhine state: Kyauktaw township, a few villages.

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Bangladesh

Language NameChin, Khumi

User Population

4,000 in Bangladesh (2018).

Location

Chittagong division: Bandarban district, Rowanchari, Ruma, and Thanchi subdistricts.

Alternate Names

Khami, Khumi, Khumi Chin, Khuni, “Khweymi” (pej.)

Dialects

Khimi, Yindi (Yindu), Khami.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Used by all. Most also use Marma [rmz].

India

Language NameChin, Khumi

Location

Mizoram state.

Alternate Names

Kami, Khami, Khumi, Khumi Chin, Khuni, Kumi, “Khweymi” (pej.)

Dialects

Khami, Khimi.

Language Status

5* (Developing).

Language Use

Also use English [eng].

Other Comments

Called Khami Chin in India. Traditional religion, Christian.