Sukte clan
Clan of the Kuki people
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The Sukte are one of the clans of Tedim Chins (also called "Zomi")[1] that mainly inhabit the Tedim district in Myanmar, with small numbers in India, in Manipur, Meghalaya and Assam states. They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Manipur. Since 1995, they have been part of the Zomi Re-unification Organisation in Manipur.[2]
Social status
They were listed as Salhte in the 1947 Constitution[clarification needed] where they are among the groups given Adivasi status. They are commonly referred to as the Zo by others, but they use the name Sukte for themselves.[3]
Population
Only five people were counted in this ethnic group in the 1981 census. However the leader of the youth group for the Kuki/Zo claims there are 3,500 Sukte currently.[where?] The Sukte are agriculturalists, growing primarily maize and rice. They are mainly Christian in religion.[citation needed]
