Kom

Kom is a language of Kom tribe of India. Kohlreng is usually considered a dialect of Kom, but may be a distinct language. Speakers of Kom live in the hilly provinces of Northeastern India. Geographical distribution Speakers of Kom are found in the northeastern Indian states of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, and Tripura. The majority of the population lives in eastern and central Manipur, concentrated in 22 villages located in Churachandpur district, Tamenglong district, Senapati district, and Bishenpur district (Ethnologue). In Devi (2011:81), these 22 villages are listed as Sinam Kom, Theiyong Kom, Laikot Kom, Ichum Kom, Kom Keirap, Khoirentak, Sagang, Luikhumbi, Lallumbung, Mantak, Tuiringkhaison, Samulamlan, Chinglanmei, Bungsalane, Lananphai, Ngairong, Mungrushi, Sambangyan, Tonsen tampak, and Khulen. Devi (2011:80) lists some important Kom villages and localities as: Makokching, Saikul, and Sinam-Kom of Senapati District K.R. Lane of Imphal National Game village of Imphal Kharam, Ichum of Imphal West District Thayong of Imphal East District Sengpanjar, Kangathai, Khoirentak, and Kom-keirap of Bishnupur District Greater Sagang of Churachandpur District Tonsen and Mahou-tera of Chandel District Mantak of Kakching and Chandel districts References