TRIBES OF ODISHA
TRIBES OF ODISHA
Binjhia
Binjhoa
Region: Sundergarh, Koraput and Sambalpur
Population*: 11,419
Language: Sadri, Jaspuri and Odia
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Origin: The Binjhias believe their original home to be Kolanagri in the Vindhya valley from where they moved east to settle in the Chotanagpur region and parts of Odisha.
Occupation: The Binjhia are agriculturalists growing paddy, maize and ragi among other crops. Unlike other tribals, they do not yoke cows. They also work in mines, industries and construction sites.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
Binjhia
Binjhoa
Region: Sundergarh, Koraput and Sambalpur
Population*: 11,419
Language: Sadri, Jaspuri and Odia
Map: Click Here
Origin: The Binjhias believe their original home to be Kolanagri in the Vindhya valley from where they moved east to settle in the Chotanagpur region and parts of Odisha.
Occupation: The Binjhia are agriculturalists growing paddy, maize and ragi among other crops. Unlike other tribals, they do not yoke cows. They also work in mines, industries and construction sites.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
Binjhia
Binjhoa
Region: Sundergarh, Koraput and Sambalpur
Population*: 11,419
Language: Sadri, Jaspuri and Odia
Map: Click Here
Origin: The Binjhias believe their original home to be Kolanagri in the Vindhya valley from where they moved east to settle in the Chotanagpur region and parts of Odisha.
Occupation: The Binjhia are agriculturalists growing paddy, maize and ragi among other crops. Unlike other tribals, they do not yoke cows. They also work in mines, industries and construction sites.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
Binjhia
Binjhoa
Region: Sundergarh, Koraput and Sambalpur
Population*: 11,419
Language: Sadri, Jaspuri and Odia
Map: Click Here
Origin: The Binjhias believe their original home to be Kolanagri in the Vindhya valley from where they moved east to settle in the Chotanagpur region and parts of Odisha.
Occupation: The Binjhia are agriculturalists growing paddy, maize and ragi among other crops. Unlike other tribals, they do not yoke cows. They also work in mines, industries and construction sites.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
PVTG Communities
62 Scheduled Tribes
Bagata,
Baiga,
Banjara,
Bathudi,
Bhottada,
Bhuinya,
Bhumia,
Bhumij,
Bhunjia,
Binjhal,
Binjhia,
Birhor,
Bonda Poraja,
Chenchu,
Dal,
Desua Bhumij,
Dharua,
Didayi,
Gadaba,
Gandia,
Ghara,
Gond,
Ho,
Holva,
Jatapu,
Juang,
Kandha,
Kandha Gauda,
Kawar,
Kharia,
Kharwar,
Kisan,
Kol,
Kolah,
Kolha,
Koli, Malhar,
Kondadora,
Kora,
Korua,
Kotia,
Koya,
Kulis,
Lodha,
Madia,
Mahali,
Mankidi,
Mankirdia,
Matya,
Mirdhas,
Munda,
Mundari,
Omanatya,
Oraon,
Parenga,
Paroja,
Pentia,
Rajuar,
Santal,
Saora,
Shabar Lodha,
Sounti,
Tharua.
PVTG Communities
62 Scheduled Tribes
Bagata,
Baiga,
Banjara,
Bathudi,
Bhottada,
Bhuinya,
Bhumia,
Bhumij,
Bhunjia,
Binjhal,
Binjhia,
Birhor,
Bonda Poraja,
Chenchu,
Dal,
Desua Bhumij,
Dharua,
Didayi,
Gadaba,
Gandia,
Ghara,
Gond,
Ho,
Holva,
Jatapu,
Juang,
Kandha,
Kandha Gauda,
Kawar,
Kharia,
Kharwar,
Kisan,
Kol,
Kolah,
Kolha,
Koli, Malhar,
Kondadora,
Kora,
Korua,
Kotia,
Koya,
Kulis,
Lodha,
Madia,
Mahali,
Mankidi,
Mankirdia,
Matya,
Mirdhas,
Munda,
Mundari,
Omanatya,
Oraon,
Parenga,
Paroja,
Pentia,
Rajuar,
Santal,
Saora,
Shabar Lodha,
Sounti,
Tharua.
PVTG Communities
62 Scheduled Tribes
Bagata,
Baiga,
Banjara,
Bathudi,
Bhottada,
Bhuinya,
Bhumia,
Bhumij,
Bhunjia,
Binjhal,
Binjhia,
Birhor,
Bonda Poraja,
Chenchu,
Dal,
Desua Bhumij,
Dharua,
Didayi,
Gadaba,
Gandia,
Ghara,
Gond,
Ho,
Holva,
Jatapu,
Juang,
Kandha,
Kandha Gauda,
Kawar,
Kharia,
Kharwar,
Kisan,
Kol,
Kolah,
Kolha,
Koli, Malhar,
Kondadora,
Kora,
Korua,
Kotia,
Koya,
Kulis,
Lodha,
Madia,
Mahali,
Mankidi,
Mankirdia,
Matya,
Mirdhas,
Munda,
Mundari,
Omanatya,
Oraon,
Parenga,
Paroja,
Pentia,
Rajuar,
Santal,
Saora,
Shabar Lodha,
Sounti,
Tharua.