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    MAJOR TRIBAL

    GROUPS AND TRIBAL


    STATES IN INDIA

    What is a tribe?
    A tribe is a social division in a traditional society consisting of families linked
    by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and
    dialect. A tribe possesses certain qualities and characteristics that make it a
    unique cultural, social, and political entity.

    Tribes are also known by the name ‘Adivasis’ in India.

    Tribes in India
    Constitution of India has recognized tribal communities in India under
    ‘Schedule 5’ of the constitution. Hence the tribes recognized by the
    Constitution are known as ‘ Scheduled Tribes’.

    There are around 645 distinct tribes in India. However, in this article, we
    concentrate only on the major names.

    Which are the major tribes in India?


    The nature of what constitutes an Indian tribe and the very nature of tribes
    have changed considerably over centuries.

    This post is about the major tribes in India – with a population of more than
    10,000.

    Major Tribes in India: Arranged State-wise


     Andhra Pradesh:  Andh, Sadhu Andh, Bhagata, Bhil, Chenchus
    (Chenchawar), Gadabas, Gond, Goundu, Jatapus, Kammara,
    Kattunayakan, Kolawar, Kolam, Konda, Manna Dhora, Pardhan, Rona,
    Savaras, Dabba Yerukula, Nakkala, Dhulia, Thoti, Sugalis, Banjara,
    Kondareddis, Koya, Mukha Dhora, Valmiki , Yenadis, Sugalis,
    Lambadis.
     Arunachal Pradesh: Apatanis, Abor, Dafla, Galong, Momba,
    Sherdukpen, Singpho, Nyishi, Mishmi, Idu, Taroan, Tagin, Adi, Monpa,
    Wancho
     Assam: Chakma, Chutiya, Dimasa, Hajong, Garos, Khasis, Gangte,
    Karbi, Boro, Borokachari, Kachari, Sonwal, Miri, Rabha, Garo
     Bihar: Asur, Baiga, Birhor, Birjia, Chero, Gond, Parhaiya, Santhals,
    Savar, Kharwar, Banjara, Oraon, Santal, Tharu
     Chhattisgarh: Agariya, Bhaina, Bhattra, Biar, Khond, Mawasi, Nagasia,
    Gond, Binjhwar, Halba, Halbi, Kawar, Sawar,
     Goa: Dhodia, Dubia, Naikda, Siddi,Varli, Gawda.
     Gujarat: Barda, Bamcha, Bhil, Charan, Dhodia, Gamta, Paradhi,
    Patelia, Dhanka, Dubla, Talavia, Halpati, Kokna, Naikda, Patelia,
    Rathawa, Siddi.
     Himachal Pradesh: Gaddis, Gujjars, Khas, Lamba, Lahaulas,
    Pangwala, Swangla, Beta, Beda Bhot, Bodh.
     Jammu and Kashmir: Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Gaddi, Garra, Mon,
    Purigpa, Sippi, Changpa, Gujjar.
     Jharkhand:  Birhors, Bhumij, Gonds, Kharia, Mundas, Santhals, Savar,
    Bedia, Ho, Kharwar, Lohra, Mahli, Parhaiya, Santal, Kol, Banjara.
     Karnataka: Adiyan, Barda, Gond, Bhil, Iruliga, Koraga, Patelia, Yerava,
    Hasalaru, Koli Dhor, Marati , Meda, Naikda, Soligaru.
     Kerala: Adiyan, Arandan, Eravallan, Kurumbas, Malai arayan, Moplahs,
    Uralis, Irular, Kanikaran, Kattunayakan, Kurichchan, Muthuvan.
     Madhya Pradesh: Baigas,  Bhils, Bharia, Birhors, Gonds, Katkari,
    kharia, Khond, Kol, Murias, Korku, Mawasi, Pardhan, Sahariya,
     Maharashtra:  Bhaina, Bhunjia, Dhodia, Katkari, Khond, Rathawa,
    Warlis, Dhanka, Halba, Kathodi, Kokna, Koli Mahadev, Pardhi, Thakur,
     Manipur: Naga, Kuki, Meitei, Aimol, Angami, Chiru, Maram, Monsang,
    Paite, Purum, Thadou, Anal, Mao, Tangkhul, Thadou, Poumai Naga.
     Meghalaya: Chakma, Garos, Hajong, Jaintias Khasis, Lakher, Pawai,
    Raba, Mikir.
     Mizoram: Chakma, Dimasa, Khasi, Kuki, Lakher, Pawi, Raba, Synteng,
    Lushai
     Nagaland:  Angami, Garo, Kachari, Kuki, Mikir, Nagas, Sema, Ao,
    Chakhesang, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam,
     Odisha:  Gadaba, Ghara, Kharia, Khond, Matya, Oraons, Rajuar,
    Santhals, Bathudi, Bathuri, Bhottada, Bhumij, Gond, Juang, Kisan,
    Kolha, Kora, Khayara, Koya, Munda, Paroja, Saora, Shabar, Lodha.
     Rajasthan: Bhils, Damaria, Dhanka, Meenas(Minas), Patelia, Sahariya,
    Naikda, Nayaka, Kathodi.
     Sikkim:  Bhutia, Khas, Lepchas, Limboo, Tamang
     Tamil Nadu: Adiyan, Aranadan, Eravallan, Irular, Kadar, Kanikar,
    Kotas, Todas, Kurumans, Malayali,
     Telangana: Chenchus.
     Tripura: Bhil, Bhutia, Chaimal, Chakma, Halam, Khasia, Lushai, Mizel,
    Namte, Mag, Munda, Riang,
     Uttarakhand: Bhotias, Buksa, Jannsari, Khas, Raji, Tharu.
     Uttar Pradesh: Bhotia, Buksa, Jaunsari, Kol, Raji, Tharu, Gond,
    Kharwar, Saharya , Parahiya, Baiga, Agariya, Chero
     West Bengal: Asur, Khond, Hajong, Ho, Parhaiya,  Rabha, Santhals,
    Savar, Bhumij, Bhutia, Chik Baraik, Kisan, Kora, Lodha, Kheria,
    Khariam, Mahali, Mal Pahariya, Oraon,
     Andaman and Nicobar:  Oraons, Onges, Sentinelese, Shompens.

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