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TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

Kawar

Kanwar

Region: Sundergarh, Jharsuguda and Nuapara

Population*: 5,225

Language: Chattisgarhi

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Origin: The Kawar trace their origin to the Kauravas of the Mahabharat and are believed to have migrated from Chainpur near Ranchi. The Kawar bear a marked physical resemblance to the Gonds.

Occupation: While the community considers military service to be their traditional occupation, they have now become mainly cultivators and labourers, with the Routia / Rathia clan also engaging in making rope and sleeping cots. They also collect forest products to supplement their income.

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

Kawar

Kanwar

Region: Sundergarh, Jharsuguda and Nuapara

Population*: 5,225

Language: Chattisgarhi

Map: Click Here

Origin: The Kawar trace their origin to the Kauravas of the Mahabharat and are believed to have migrated from Chainpur near Ranchi. The Kawar bear a marked physical resemblance to the Gonds.

Occupation: While the community considers military service to be their traditional occupation, they have now become mainly cultivators and labourers, with the Routia / Rathia clan also engaging in making rope and sleeping cots. They also collect forest products to supplement their income.

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

Kawar

Kanwar

Region: Sundergarh, Jharsuguda and Nuapara

Population*: 5,225

Language: Chattisgarhi

Map: Click Here

Origin: The Kawar trace their origin to the Kauravas of the Mahabharat and are believed to have migrated from Chainpur near Ranchi. The Kawar bear a marked physical resemblance to the Gonds.

Occupation: While the community considers military service to be their traditional occupation, they have now become mainly cultivators and labourers, with the Routia / Rathia clan also engaging in making rope and sleeping cots. They also collect forest products to supplement their income.

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

Kawar

Kanwar

Region: Sundergarh, Jharsuguda and Nuapara

Population*: 5,225

Language: Chattisgarhi

Map: Click Here

Origin: The Kawar trace their origin to the Kauravas of the Mahabharat and are believed to have migrated from Chainpur near Ranchi. The Kawar bear a marked physical resemblance to the Gonds.

Occupation: While the community considers military service to be their traditional occupation, they have now become mainly cultivators and labourers, with the Routia / Rathia clan also engaging in making rope and sleeping cots. They also collect forest products to supplement their income.

*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.