Koireng people

Koren (Koireng)
"Koireng" written in Meitei script
Total population
1,873 (2011 census)
Regions with significant populations
Languages
Koireng language (L1)
Meitei language (L2)
Religion
predominantly Christianity
minority Hinduism · Islam
Related ethnic groups
Mizo, Aimol, Kom, Ranglong

The Koireng people are one of the ethnic groups inhabiting Manipur in North-East India. The name “Koireng” translates to 'east men' derived from the Koireng dialect 'Kolren', Kol meaning East and Ren means People . They speak the Koireng language and are mentioned in the Meitei royal chronicle Cheitharol Kumbaba in the year 1404, one of the oldest tribes to be so mentioned. They have a shared common ancestry, history, cultural traits, folklore and dialects with their kindred people like Aimol and Kom. They use Meitei language as their second language (L2) according to the Ethnologue.

References

  1. 1 2 "Meitei | Ethnologue". Ethnologue. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Population Census 2011. Table ST-14: Scheduled tribe population by religious community (State/UT level) - 2011
  3. ↑ "The Koireng tribe finally has the New Testament in their heart language". The Bible Society of India. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Kuki Research Forum on objective historical position of the Kukis in Manipur, Ukhrul Times, 25 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "The Koireng tribe finally has the New Testament in their heart language". bsind.org. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

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