Hmar is the name of one of the numerous tribes of India, spread over a large

area in the northeast. The Hmars belong to the Chin-Kuki-Mizo group of

tribes, and are recognised as Scheduled Tribe under the 6th Scheduled of
the Constitution of India.

Hmars live mostly in the hills of south Manipur, Mizoram, Cachar, North
Cachar, Meghalaya, Tripura and Chittagong Hill Tracts. Although these
areas are within different administrative divisions, they are geographically
connected. In Manipur, the Hmars reside in the south, especially in the
Churachandpur District and its adjoining areas. These areas, except
Tuithaphai (the Khuga Valley/Churachandpur), are hilly. Tuiruong (Barak),
Tuivai and Tuithapui (Khuga) are some of the important rivers flowing
through this area. In Mizoram, the Hmars live mostly in the north, especially
in the Aizawl District. In Assam, the Hmars live in the Cachar and North
Cachar District. In Meghalaya, the Hmars live in the Jaintia Hills District and
Shillong in Khasi Hills District. In Tripura, the Hmars mostly live in and
around Darchawi, a village on the Mizoram – Tripura border.

The Hmars trace their origin to Sinlung, the location of which is hotly
debated. The Hmars are generally medium statured (5- 5.6 Ft), sturdy, dark
haired, brown skinned, and known for their bravery. The Hmars still treasure
and garner their traditional arts, including folk dance, folk songs, handi crafts,
etc., representing scenes of adventure, battle, love, victory, and other
experiences throughout history.

The majority of the Hmars are cultivators. The Hmars in South Manipur were
introduced to Christianity in the year 1910 by Watkin Roberts, a Welsh
missionary.

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