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TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

Mirdhas

Kuda, Koda

Region: Sambalpur, Baragarh and Balangir

Population*: 75,940

Language: Mirdha or Kun Boi

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Origin: Originally known as Koda due to their occupation of digging and carrying earth; the Mirdha later adopted their current name which means head coolie. They are considered to be a section of the Kisan tribe.

Culture and Crafts: Celebrations like Chaita and Phalguna are occasions for the dhal khai dance which is based on enactments of episodes from the Ramayana, Krishna-Radha sequences and local folklore.

Occupation: Apart from earthwork they also collect forest produce and make leaf plates besides working as agricultural labour.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

Mirdhas

Kuda, Koda

Region: Sambalpur, Baragarh and Balangir

Population*: 75,940

Language: Mirdha or Kun Boi

Map: Click Here

Origin: Originally known as Koda due to their occupation of digging and carrying earth; the Mirdha later adopted their current name which means head coolie. They are considered to be a section of the Kisan tribe.

Culture and Crafts: Celebrations like Chaita and Phalguna are occasions for the dhal khai dance which is based on enactments of episodes from the Ramayana, Krishna-Radha sequences and local folklore.

Occupation: Apart from earthwork they also collect forest produce and make leaf plates besides working as agricultural labour.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

Mirdhas

Kuda, Koda

Region: Sambalpur, Baragarh and Balangir

Population*: 75,940

Language: Mirdha or Kun Boi

Map: Click Here

Origin: Originally known as Koda due to their occupation of digging and carrying earth; the Mirdha later adopted their current name which means head coolie. They are considered to be a section of the Kisan tribe.

Culture and Crafts: Celebrations like Chaita and Phalguna are occasions for the dhal khai dance which is based on enactments of episodes from the Ramayana, Krishna-Radha sequences and local folklore.

Occupation: Apart from earthwork they also collect forest produce and make leaf plates besides working as agricultural labour.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

Mirdhas

Kuda, Koda

Region: Sambalpur, Baragarh and Balangir

Population*: 75,940

Language: Mirdha or Kun Boi

Map: Click Here

Origin: Originally known as Koda due to their occupation of digging and carrying earth; the Mirdha later adopted their current name which means head coolie. They are considered to be a section of the Kisan tribe.

Culture and Crafts: Celebrations like Chaita and Phalguna are occasions for the dhal khai dance which is based on enactments of episodes from the Ramayana, Krishna-Radha sequences and local folklore.

Occupation: Apart from earthwork they also collect forest produce and make leaf plates besides working as agricultural labour.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

PVTG Communities

Birhor,  Bonda Poraja,  Chuktia Bhunjia,  Didayi,  Dongria Kandha,  Hill Kharia,  Juang,  Kutia Kandha,  Lanjia Saora,  Lodha,  Mankirdia,  Paudi Bhuyan,  Saora. 

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

Birhor,  Bonda Poraja,  Chuktia Bhunjia,  Didayi,  Dongria Kandha,  Hill Kharia,  Juang,  Kutia Kandha,  Lanjia Saora,  Lodha,  Mankirdia,  Paudi Bhuyan,  Saora. 

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

Birhor,  Bonda Poraja,  Chuktia Bhunjia,  Didayi,  Dongria Kandha,  Hill Kharia,  Juang,  Kutia Kandha,  Lanjia Saora,  Lodha,  Mankirdia,  Paudi Bhuyan,  Saora. 

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.