TRIBES OF ODISHA
TRIBES OF ODISHA
Dharua
Dhuruba, Dhurva
Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur
Population*: 18,151
Language: Parji
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Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.
Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
Dharua
Dhuruba, Dhurva
Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur
Population*: 18,151
Language: Parji
Map: Click Here
Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.
Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
Dharua
Dhuruba, Dhurva
Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur
Population*: 18,151
Language: Parji
Map: Click Here
Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.
Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.
*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data. PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010
Dharua
Dhuruba, Dhurva
Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur
Population*: 18,151
Language: Parji
Map: Click Here
Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.
Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.
*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.