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TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

Koli, Malhar

Region: The Koli and Malhar are two separate communities that have for some reason been jointly enumerated by the Census. The Koli are believed to have migrated to Ganjam district of Odisha from Andhra Pradesh. The Malhar are a semi-nomadic community of Dhenkanal and Anugul district of Odisha.

Population*: 6,423

Language: Telugu and Odia

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Occupation: The Koli are mainly weavers by profession. The Malhar rely on the collection of forest produce like wild roots and fruits for their livelihood, besides working as daily wage labour. Some also list their occupation as water carriers.

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

Koli, Malhar

Region: The Koli and Malhar are two separate communities that have for some reason been jointly enumerated by the Census. The Koli are believed to have migrated to Ganjam district of Odisha from Andhra Pradesh. The Malhar are a semi-nomadic community of Dhenkanal and Anugul district of Odisha.

Population*: 6,423

Language: Telugu and Odia

Map: Click Here

Occupation: The Koli are mainly weavers by profession. The Malhar rely on the collection of forest produce like wild roots and fruits for their livelihood, besides working as daily wage labour. Some also list their occupation as water carriers.

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

Koli, Malhar

Region: The Koli and Malhar are two separate communities that have for some reason been jointly enumerated by the Census. The Koli are believed to have migrated to Ganjam district of Odisha from Andhra Pradesh. The Malhar are a semi-nomadic community of Dhenkanal and Anugul district of Odisha.

Population*: 6,423

Language: Telugu and Odia

Map: Click Here

Occupation: The Koli are mainly weavers by profession. The Malhar rely on the collection of forest produce like wild roots and fruits for their livelihood, besides working as daily wage labour. Some also list their occupation as water carriers.

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

Koli, Malhar

Region: The Koli and Malhar are two separate communities that have for some reason been jointly enumerated by the Census. The Koli are believed to have migrated to Ganjam district of Odisha from Andhra Pradesh. The Malhar are a semi-nomadic community of Dhenkanal and Anugul district of Odisha.

Population*: 6,423

Language: Telugu and Odia

Map: Click Here

Occupation: The Koli are mainly weavers by profession. The Malhar rely on the collection of forest produce like wild roots and fruits for their livelihood, besides working as daily wage labour. Some also list their occupation as water carriers.

*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.