Simte people

Simte people
Total population
c. 12,300[1]
Regions with significant populations
Languages
Simte
Religion

The Simte,[2] or Sim,[1] are one of the Zo ethnic tribes in northeast India and western Myanmar. They are mainly concentrated in the Churachandpur of Manipur, India and Chin State in Myanmar.[1] Most of the Simte are descendants of Ngaihte. A significant number are also settled in neighbouring areas of Mizoram and Assam.

Etymology

The term Simte translates to 'southern people'.[1]

Culture and religion

Traditionally, meat was given as a precious gift to relatives and friends, and also during special occasions such as weddings.[1] For centuries, they practiced "animistic" rituals, worshiping a supreme god and engaging in sacrifice.[1]

In the 2011 Indian census, 98.6% of Simte people were reported as Christian.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "SIM" (PDF). ASIA HARVEST. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "List of notified Scheduled Tribes" (PDF). Census India. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2013.
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