Chokri language

Chokri
Native toIndia
RegionNagaland
EthnicityChakhesang Naga
Native speakers
111,062 (2011 census)
Language codes
ISO 639-3nri
Glottologchok1243
ELPChokri Naga


Chokri, (also known as Chakrü, Chakhesang and Eastern Angami) is one of three languages spoken by the Chakhesang Naga of Phek district, Nagaland state, India. There are also some Chokri speakers residing in the Senapati District of Manipur. In 1991, it was estimated that there were 20,000 native Chokri speakers.