Liangmai people

Liangmai
Kwoireng, Liyang
Total population
60,000 approx. (2011)
Languages
Lianglad
Religion
Majority:
Christianity
Minority:
Polytheism
Related ethnic groups

The Liangmai people, are a Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group that inhabit Nagaland and Manipur states of Northeast India. Their villages are mostly spread across the Peren district in Nagaland and Tamenglong, Senapati in Manipur. They are a part of the larger Naga tribes and have a similar language and culture. A majority of the Liangmais practise Christianity while a small section in Tening village of Nagaland still adheres to traditional Heraka religious practices.