Para Naga in Myanmar (Burma)

The Para Naga have only been reported in Myanmar (Burma)
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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

The Para Naga are also known as Jejara Naga. Jejara means "the people who love and live a life of peace and tranquility". The term "Para" is derived from the word "Parasar" which means "new village founders", and was used to refer to anyone who wandered around and then came and settled down in Myanmar.

The Naga are one of many Tibeto-Burman groups. They are said to have migrated from Tibet and entered Myanmar through what is now Kachin State. They moved along the Chindwin valleys and scattered throughout Manipur, Assam and even into eastern Bangladesh. From these locations, some Naga later returned to Myanmar. Many Naga also live in Nagaland in Northeast India.

Many Naga people are agriculturalists. They produce their own food and clothing, and sell and trade fruit (oranges) and vegetables. Sometimes, when they can't get to the market, they trade oranges for rice from Chinese merchants.


Where Are they Located?

Historically, the Naga are the peoples who live in the Brahmaputra and Chindwin valleys. Until recent times, all of the groups in this large geographical region called themselves Naga and often claimed that they were one group. Although they occupy a continuous stretch of hill country between the Brahmaputra and Chindwin valleys, these groups are not homogeneous ethnically, culturally, or linguistically.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Naga Para in Myanmar (Burma).


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Naga Para
People Name in Country Naga Para
Natural Name Para Naga
Alternate Names Khiamngan Naga; Para
Population this Country 1,600
Population all Countries 1,600
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 12659
ROP3 Code 104941
ROP25 Code 305781
ROP25 Name Naga
Country Myanmar (Burma)
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 17  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Sagaing region: Khamti district, Layshi township; 7 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Myanmar (Burma)
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 17  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Sagaing region: Khamti district, Layshi township; 7 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 28.00 %)
65.00 %
Ethnic Religions
35.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Naga, Jejara (1,600 speakers)
Language Code pzn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Naga, Jejara (1,600 speakers)
Language Code pzn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Naga, Jejara

Primary Language:  Naga, Jejara

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

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Profile Source Anonymous 
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