The Ao are one of the major Naga tribes of Nagaland , Northeast India . They were the first Naga tribe to embrace Christianity and by virtue of this development the Aos availed themselves to Western education that came along with Christianity . In the process the Aos became the pioneering tribe among the Nagas in many fields. Christianity first entered into the Ao territory when an American Baptist missionary, Edwin W. Clark , reached an Ao village called Molungkimong in 1872. Their main territory is from Tsula (Dikhu) Valley in the east to Tsurang (Disai) Valley in the west in Mokokchung district . They are well known for multiple harvest festivals held each year. Contents 1 Distribution 2 Religion 3 See also 4 Bibliography 5 References 6 External links Distribution [ edit ] The total population of Ao Naga in Nagaland is almost 227,000 according to the 2011 census. Ao Nagas are found in the north-eastern part of N...
The Anāl tribe is a Naga community native to Manipur state in North-East India and also found in parts of Myanmar. They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in accordance with the Indian Constitution. The Anāl tribe is one of the sixty-six Naga tribes that make up the Naga ancestral homeland. Their population is distributed between India and Myanmar. In India, the Anāl tribe is primarily concentrated in the state of Manipur, with a significant presence in the Chandel district. There are also a few Anāl villages in neighboring districts such as Churachandpur and Thoubal. In Myanmar, the Anāls reside in the Sagaing sub-division. Historically, the Anāl people freely moved and interacted between the regions that are now part of India and Myanmar. However, with the demarcation of boundaries and subsequent restrictions on movement, these interactions have ceased. Despite being one of the oldest inhabitants of the hill areas in Manipur, the Anāl population remains relatively small. According t...