Khag

Khag is a term that can refer to several different things, depending on language and context. In linguistic and classical sources, khaga or khag is a root associated with birds and flight, derived from Sanskrit. The form khag appears in various Indo-Aryan languages with related meanings, and it often functions in compounds referring to birds, the sky, or flying creatures.

Geographically, Khag is used as a toponym in the Indian subcontinent. It names multiple villages and localities, with precise identification usually requiring accompanying district or state information. The recurring use as a place name reflects historical or cultural associations with birds, flight, or the landscape of an area.

Beyond geography, Khag can appear as a personal name or surname in some communities, and may occur in organizational or institutional names as a component element.

Because Khag has several distinct senses, it is best understood from context. If encountered in text, notes on location, language, or adjacent terms typically indicate whether it refers to a place, a linguistic root, or a personal name.