The Kukis are an ethnic group including multiple tribes originally inhabiting the North-Eastern states of India such as Manipur, Mizoram and Assam; parts of Burma (now Myanmar), and Sylhet district and Chittagong hill tracts of Bangladesh. Best Book for Current Affairs & General Knowledge Preparation
While Churachandpur is their main stronghold, they also have a sizable population in Chandel, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal and Senapati districts.
In Manipur, the various Kuki tribes, living mainly in the hills, currently make up 30% of the total population of the State.
Traditionally the Kuki lived in small settlements in the jungles, each ruled by its own chief.
The youngest son of the chief inherited his father’s property, while the other sons were provided with wives from the village and sent out to found villages of their own.
The Kuki live an isolated existence in the bamboo forests, which provide them with their building and handicraft materials.
They grow rice, first burning off the jungle to clear the ground.
They hunt wild animals and keep dogs, pigs, buffalo, goats, and poultry.
'Mim Kut’ is the main festival of the Kuki tribe.
Of the 60 seats in the Manipur Assembly, 40 are held by Meiteis and the rest 20 seats are held by Kukis and Nagas.
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