Kahha in India

The Kahha have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian *
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

The Kahha people are also known as the Phom Naga. They are an indigenous group primarily residing in the northeastern state of Nagaland, with smaller populations in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. They speak Phom, one of the Naga languages.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Kahhas enjoy their own traditional dances, music, and festivals. Their favorite sports include archery and wrestling. Weaving and woodcarving are not only recreational activities, but also ways of producing goods for the market.

They are subsistence farmers who eat what they grow and raise. Rice is their staple crop, but they also each vegetables, fermented bamboo shoots, and wild greens. They get their meat from their livestock. Men catch fish in nearby rivers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though they are Christian, some also worship their ancestors and perform rituals to honor nature spirits. Their festivals combine Christian and animistic elements.


What Are Their Needs?

Kahhas need more educational opportunities so they can get beyond subsistence farming. Healthcare is limited in rural India, resulting in inadequate emergency care.


Prayer Items

Pray for hundreds to be raised up with a defiant faith in Christ, one that will not be shaken no matter what comes their way.
Pray for God to bring about his purpose for the Kahhas.
Pray for Christians to have love, joy, peace, and patience as they tell others about the King of kings.
Pray for a powerful Holy Spirit revival to permeate their families and churches, drawing them into greater love for God and for their neighbors.


Scripture Prayers for the Kahha in India.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kahha
People Name in Country Kahha
Alternate Names Phom; क़ाहहा, फोम
Population this Country 54,000
Population all Countries 54,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 17872
ROP3 Code 113348
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 5
Largest States
Nagaland
54,000
Assam
400
Arunachal Pradesh
90
Tamil Nadu
40
Kerala
20
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 5
  Nagaland 54,000
  Assam 400
  Arunachal Pradesh 90
  Tamil Nadu 40
  Kerala 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent *
Buddhism
0.15 %
Christianity
99.20 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.18 %
Islam
0.37 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.01 %
Unknown
0.08 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Naga, Phom (46,000 speakers)
Language Code nph   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 27
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Naga, Sumi
5,800
Naga, Sangtam
400
Naga, Ao
300
Naga, Khezha
200
Naga, Mao
100
Hindi
90
Naga, Yimchungru
50
Assamese
50
Naga, Konyak
40
Naga, Pochuri
40
English
30
Bengali
30
Naga, Lotha
20
Gangte
20
Nepali
20
Primary Language Naga, Phom (46,000 speakers)
Language Code nph   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 27
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Naga, Sumi 5,800
  Naga, Sangtam 400
  Naga, Ao 300
  Naga, Khezha 200
  Naga, Mao 100
  Hindi 90
  Naga, Yimchungru 50
  Assamese 50
  Naga, Konyak 40
  Naga, Pochuri 40
  English 30
  Bengali 30
  Naga, Lotha 20
  Gangte 20
  Nepali 20
People Groups Speaking Naga, Phom

Primary Language:  Naga, Phom

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1961)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1978)
Bible-Complete Yes  (2005)
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Naga, Phom Jesus Film Project
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Naga, Phom YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Naga, Phom YouVersion Bibles
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.