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Moyon people

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Moyon Naga
Total population
2,516 approx,[1] Manipur
Languages
Moyon language
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Monsang Naga, Other Naga people

The Moyon Naga also known as Bujuur, are one of the Naga ethnic group that mostly resides in Manipur, India and some in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe, in accordance with The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 Indian Constitution.[2] They share close cultural and linguistic affinity with Monsang Naga tribe.

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2011". MHA, Govt of India.
  2. ^ "1THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED TRIBES)". Archived from the original on 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2016-07-31.