Marma Groups/Genus

The Marmas are divided into several groups. It is believed that the groups were named after the place where the ancestors of these groups first came and settled. Below is a brief introduction and list of the groups of Marmas currently found in the CHT:

Rgre-sa/Rege-sa/Khyong-sa, Plaing-sa, Kokdain-sa, Longdung-sa, Frang-sa/Frangra-sa, Oyoi-sa, Chiring-sa, Marok-sa/Marong-sa, Sbok-sa, Lemro-sa, Kyakfya-sa, Kronkyong-sa, and Sakpregya-sa.

Rgre-sa/Rege-sa/Khyong-sa: Lives on the banks of "Rugre / Rage Kya" or Sangundi. Rugre or Rikrai Khang means river of clear water. They are known as Rugresa or Khangsa as they live on the coast of Rugre Khang. However, there are some settlements of Khangs in Benchhari, Kalabania and Kwaikhyang and Narachari of Kaptai upazila of Rangamati hill district.

Plaing-sa; It is said that before migrating to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the "Plengsa" predecessors lived on the banks of a mountain river called Peleng Khyang / Pelo Khyong in northern Arakan. Plainsa lives in the entire Khagrachhari district.

Kokdain-sa; the ancestors of this group of Marmas, who have passed down the lineage, first came from Arakan and settled in the "Kakdain Tong" or Kakdain hills. That is why the name of this group became Kokdainsa. Another explanation is given behind this naming. It is said that their predecessors were tax (Fainda) collector (Koksa). It is thought to have originated from Fainda Koksa. The Kakdain-as are scattered in Raikhali Union of Kaptai Upazila and Slebukkya or Betbunia Union of Kaukhali Upazila.

Longdung-sa; what the "Landuksa" say is that they had to push the boat while fleeing Arakan. The Marma word Long Thosa (Long = boat in Bengali, Thosa = that which pushes away) has been distorted and become Longduk-sa. They mainly live in Kaukhali upazila of Rangamati district. However, they have several settlements in Balukhali, Burighat, Jibatali and Bilaichhari upazilas of the same district.

Frang-sa/Frangra-sa; the group came to be known as "Frang-sa" or "Franrasa" from the Marma word "prang re" ((Brave in Bengali). The "Frangsas" themselves claim that the "Frangsas" are naturally humble. They have large settlements in Kaukhali upazila of Rangamati district "Chingangambra" (Betbunia) and Dong Krong (Dongnala) in Kaptai upazila.

Oyoi-sa; wherever they live, they first plant fruits, vegetables, etc. around the house and build a garden. The garden is called "U-yoin" in Marma. The origin of the name "Oyoi-sa" is from this "U-Yoin". They are settled in Bandeya (Bangalhalia) area of Rajsthali upazila under Rangamati district.

Chiring-sa; At present they live in Shilak, Chiring Barkhola of Sarafbhata Union and Pekua in Padua Union of Rangunia Upazila under Chittagong District.

Marok-sa/Marong-sa; at present they live in Rajvila, Udalbania (Thaingkhyang) of Rajvila Union in Sadar upazila of Bandarban district and Khik Phya in Rangamati Sadar.

Sbok-sa, they live on the banks of the river Sabok. The upper reaches of the Burmese border of the Sangu River (Rugre Khyang) of Bandarban district are known as "Subok Khyang".

Lemro-sa; the group became known as the "Lemrosa" after migrating from the "Lemro" region of Arakan. Their habitat is mainly concentrated in Lama and Naikhyangchhari upazilas of Bandarban district.

Kyakfya-sa; the group is known as the "Kyakfyassa" because it comes from the "Kyak Fru" region of Arakan. They have settlements at Chingmrong, Wagang (Wagga) and Kamlong in Kaptai upazila.

Kronkyong-sa; their ancestors lived along the hill rhyme "Krong Khyang". They are known to live in the Krong Khyang area.

Sakpregya-sa; they live about 10 miles east of Harbang in Chuk Kra or Chakoria upazila of Chittagong district.

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