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TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

Baiga

Region: Sundergarh and Balasore

Population*: 338

Language: Chhatishgarhi and Odia

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Origin: The Baiga are believed to be an offshoot of the Bhuiyans of Chotanagpur.

Culture and Crafts: Baiga women sport a number of tattoos covering their limbs and the Karma is their most colourful dance.

Occupation: The Baiga originally lived a semi-nomadic life practicing slash and burn cultivation and are also engaged in hunting, fishing and collection of forest produce like roots, tubers and honey to satisfy their own needs.

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

Baiga

Region: Sundergarh and Balasore

Population*: 338

Language: Chhatishgarhi and Odia

Map: Click Here

Origin: The Baiga are believed to be an offshoot of the Bhuiyans of Chotanagpur.

Culture and Crafts: Baiga women sport a number of tattoos covering their limbs and the Karma is their most colourful dance.

Occupation: The Baiga originally lived a semi-nomadic life practicing slash and burn cultivation and are also engaged in hunting, fishing and collection of forest produce like roots, tubers and honey to satisfy their own needs.

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

Baiga

Region: Sundergarh and Balasore

Population*: 338

Language: Chhatishgarhi and Odia

Map: Click Here

Origin: The Baiga are believed to be an offshoot of the Bhuiyans of Chotanagpur.

Culture and Crafts: Baiga women sport a number of tattoos covering their limbs and the Karma is their most colourful dance.

Occupation: The Baiga originally lived a semi-nomadic life practicing slash and burn cultivation and are also engaged in hunting, fishing and collection of forest produce like roots, tubers and honey to satisfy their own needs.

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

Baiga

Region: Sundergarh and Balasore

Population*: 338

Language: Chhatishgarhi and Odia

Map: Click Here

Origin: The Baiga are believed to be an offshoot of the Bhuiyans of Chotanagpur.

Culture and Crafts: Baiga women sport a number of tattoos covering their limbs and the Karma is their most colourful dance.

Occupation: The Baiga originally lived a semi-nomadic life practicing slash and burn cultivation and are also engaged in hunting, fishing and collection of forest produce like roots, tubers and honey to satisfy their own needs.

*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.