The Halam community are various tribes native to the state of Tripura in India. The name Halam was coined by the Tipra Maharaja.[1] As per their oral tradition they called themselves "Riam", which literally means "Human being". And lyrically they also call themselves "Riamrai, Chepvon, Reivon, Longvon etc.". The Halam are further divided into 12 sub-tribes, namely Sakachep, Chorei, Molsom, Hrangkhol, Kaipeng, Kalai, Ranglong, Thangachep, Bongcher, Korbwng, Dab and Rupini.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 58,000(approx.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India Tripura Bangladesh | |
| Languages | |
| Chorei • Kaipeng · Molsom · Ranglong · Hrangkhol · Sakachep · Bawng · Saimar language · Dab | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity · Hinduism · Animism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Chin · Kuki · Mizo |
- ^ Varman, S.B.K.: The Tribes of Tripura – A dissertation. Gov't Press. Agartala. Directorate of Research. 1986. 2nd Edition. p. 25.