Sakachep language
Sakachep also known as Khelma, is a Central Kuki-Chin-Mizo language of Northeast India. Dialects are Khelma,Achep,Mar-AchepThang Achep, and Sak Achep. VanBik classifies Sakachep as closely related to Aimol, Anal, Chiru, Kharam, Koireng, Kom, Lamkang, Purum, Biate, Chorei, Ranglong, Molsom, Hrangkhol, Kaipeng, Bongcher and Thiek-Hmar.
Geographical distribution
Ethnologue reports the following locations for Sakachep.- Karbi Anglong district, Dima Hasao district, and Cachar district of Assam
- Khelma village, Kohima district, Nagaland
- Saithsma, Rumphung, and Mongor villages of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Manipur