Meitei people
ethnic group of India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Meitei people, or Manipuri people,[9] are the predominant ethnic group of the Indian state of Manipur.[10] There are significant Meitei speaking population in Assam, Tripura, Myanmar and Bangladesh.[11][12][13]
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,800,000+ (2011) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India | 1,760,913[1] |
| Manipur | 1,522,132[2] |
| Assam | 168,127[3] |
| Tripura | 23,779[4] |
| Nagaland | 9,511[5] |
| Meghalaya | 4,451[6] |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2,835[7] |
| Mizoram | 2,242[8] |
| Myanmar | 25,000 |
| Bangladesh | 15,000 |
| Languages | |
| Meitei lon | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Sanamahism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nagas, Kukis, Zomis, Bamar, Shan | |
Regarding religious groups, there are Meitei Hindus, Sanamahists
References
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