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Pankho people

The Pankhos
Total population
1,857 (In Bangladesh)
according to the 2022 Bangladeshi census
Regions with significant populations
Majority populations in Bangladesh and also in India

In Bangladesh the Pankhos reside in Rangamati Hill District of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

In India the Pankhos reside in Mizoram.
Languages
Pankho language
Religion
Christianity Minority: Buddhism

The Pankhos (Bengali: পাংখো), are a community inhabiting the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh with a population of only 1,857 in Bangladesh according to the 2022 census. In Bangladesh, the Pankhos live in Rangamati Hill District .

The Luseis and Pankhos belong to the Kuki-chin-mizo group of people.[1] The Lushai Hills, which is now part of Mizoram, is their original homeland. Though the Luseis and Pankhos are identified as separate tribes, they are culturally very close to each other. Though the Luseis do not understand Pankho language, the latter understand the Lusei language.[2] Both the tribes are known for their bravery, honesty and truthfulness.

Geographical Distribution

According to 2022 census, there are 1,857 Pankho people in Bangladesh. Specifically, 1,398(75.28%) Phanko live in Rangamati district.

Upazila Population Percentage of Bom[3]
Belaichhari Upazila 498 1.68%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 228 0.15%
Barkal Upazila 208 0.42%
Kaptai Upazila 143 0.26%
Baghaichhari Upazila 117 0.11%
Juraichhari Upazila 116 0.43%
Others <100

Religion and culture

The Pankhos adopted Christianity during the British period and have adopted western dress and culture.

References

  1. ^ Saradindu Shekhar Chakma. Ethnic Cleansing in Chittagong Hill Tracts. p. 40.
  2. ^ Saradindu Shekhar Chakma. Ethnic Cleansing in Chittagong Hill Tracts. p. 41.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference বাংলাদেশ পরিসংখ্যান ব্যুরো was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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