Classification
The document places Khongso among the government-recognized groups within Myanmar, one among 53 sub-groups of Chin State, and also describes Khongso as one of the Chin tribes with an Indo-Mongolian profile and Tibeto-Burmese language grouping.
| Recognition frame | One among 135 ethnic groups and one among 53 sub-groups of Chin State |
|---|---|
| Broader identity | One of the Chin tribes |
| Ethnic-linguistic wording in document | Indo-Mongolian, Tibeto-Burmese language group |
| Main living areas listed | Matupi Township and Paletwa Township |