LocationArunachal Pradesh state: Changlang district, Manmau, Jayrampur, Nampong, and Kharsang circles; Assam state: border area with Changlang district, 25 villages.
Alternate NamesCham Chang, Rangpan, Tangsa, Tangshang, Tase, Tase Naga, Tasey
DialectsLungri, Sanke (Sangche, Sechu, Shangge, Shechu), Sangwal, Taipi, Tikhak, Tonglim (Tangrim), Tutsa (Tutcha), Yogli (Jugli), Yongkuk (Yukok), Have (Havoy), Higsho, Higtsii, Kimsing (Chamchang, Khemsing), Longphi (Longkhi), Lungchang, Miti, Moklum, Mosang (Hewa), Mungray (Morang), Ngemu, Phong (Ponthai), Ronrang (Poerah, Rongrang), Hasik (Awla, Awlay, Laju, Lazu Naga, Ollo Naga), Kaisan. Phong (Ponthai) dialect is similar to both Nocte [njb] and Tangsa. Higsho dialect is similar to Nocte. Those living closer to the Nocte identify as Nocte; those living closer to the Tangsa identify as Tangsa. May be up to 36 subtribes of Tangsa. Kimsing dialect speakers can understand all dialects well. Kimsing is similar to Tutsa. Kimsing has most speakers and is most influential.
Language UseVigorous in remote areas, shifting to Assamese [asm] and Hindi [hin] in town areas (2017 S. Morey). All domains in remote areas. Some of all ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Assamese [asm], especially in town areas. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hindi [hin], especially in town areas. Also use Singpho [sgp].
