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CKH ISO 639-3

Chak

A language of Bangladesh

ISO 639
ckh
Alternate Names
Sak, Tsak, atsaŹ”
Population
3,000 in Bangladesh (Bradley 2007b). Total users in all countries: 4,000.
Location:
Chittagong division: Baishari, Bandarban, Bishar Chokpra; south Naikhongchari area in Arakan Blue mountains. 14 villages.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Jingppaw-Asakia, Asakian
Language Use
Used by all. Most also use Marma [rmz], especially those living near Bandarban. Also use Bengali [ben]. Used as L2 by Marma [rmz], Tangchangya [tnv], Tippera [tpe].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 25% Bengali [ben]. Dictionary. Grammar.
Other Comments
Distinct from Chakma [ccp]. Traditional religion.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Chak
User Population
1,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 2007b). Ethnic population: 1,600 (Bradley 2007b).
Location
Rakhine state: 17 villages.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
Distinct from Chakma [ccp]. Buddhist.
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Location: Chittagong division: Baishari, Bandarban, Bishar Chokpra; south Naikhongchari area in Arakan Blue mountains. 14 villages.