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India is home to many indigenous tribes, also known as Adivasis. Some of the major tribes in India include the Gond, Bhil, Santhal, Khasi, Chenchu, Gaddi, and Jarawa tribes. Tribes have unique cultural, social and political identities and practices, and speak their own languages. They traditionally rely on activities like agriculture, hunting, fishing and shepherding for their livelihoods. India has one of the largest tribal populations in the world, with over 84 million people across its 645 tribes.
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A presentation on Tribes of India giving a concept outline of most of the tribal communities present in the country.
India is home to many indigenous tribes, also known as Adivasis. Some of the major tribes in India include the Gond, Bhil, Santhal, Khasi, Chenchu, Gaddi, and Jarawa tribes. Tribes have unique cultural, social and political identities and practices, and speak their own languages. They traditionally rely on activities like agriculture, hunting, fishing and shepherding for their livelihoods. India has one of the largest tribal populations in the world, with over 84 million people across its 645 tribes.
India is home to many indigenous tribes, also known as Adivasis. Some of the major tribes in India include the Gond, Bhil, Santhal, Khasi, Chenchu, Gaddi, and Jarawa tribes. Tribes have unique cultural, social and political identities and practices, and speak their own languages. They traditionally rely on activities like agriculture, hunting, fishing and shepherding for their livelihoods. India has one of the largest tribal populations in the world, with over 84 million people across its 645 tribes.
are commonly called TRIBES. The term “tribe” originated from the Latin word “tribus”. They are also known by the name ‘ADIVASIS’ in India. A tribe possesses certain qualities and characteristics that make it a unique cultural, social, and political entity. Some of the major tribes of India include: o Gond o Bhil o Santhal o Khasi o Chenchu o Gaddi o Jarawa o One of the largest tribal groups in the world and the largest in India. o Found all over central India, in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. o Follows Hindu culture and traditions o Gondi is their prime language. o Agriculture is their main work, mainly sedentary agriculture. o Largest tribe of South Asia and second largest tribe of India. o Popularly known as ‘bowmen of Rajasthan.’ o Found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. o Speaks Indo-Aryan language Bhili. o Cultivation and hunting is their main livelihood. o Third largest tribe in India. o Mostly found in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand and Assam. o Belongs to the Pre-Aryan period and are great fighters since the British regime in India. o Speaks Austro-Asiatic language Santhali. o They have their script called Oichiki. o Engaged in hunting, fishing and cultivation for their livelihood. o Earliest immigrant tribes who came from Myanmar and settled down in the plains of East Assam. o Resides in different parts of India like the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, West Bengal.etc. o Speaks Austro-Asiatic language Khasi. o Follower of Christianity. o Music plays an important part in their life. o Hindu Aboriginal tribes. o Inhabit the Nallamalai hills of Andhra Pradesh and also found in Tamil Nadu, Orissa. o Origin of Chenchu is connected to Lord Malikarjuna of the Srisailim Temple. o Speaks Chenchu language with Telegu accent. o Primarily food gatherers and hunters. o Resides in Kangra, Mandi and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh. o They are Gypsies in true nature as they always travel to the pastures along their flocks. o Follows both Hindu and Islam customs and traditions. o Speaks in Gaddi language as well as in Hindi. o Main occupation is shepherding. o Jarawa or Jarwa means “stranger” in the language of the Great Andamanese. o Inhabit the west portion of South Andaman and Middle Andaman. o Speaks Andamani language. o Food gathering, hunting and fishing are their principal occupations. The nature of what constitutes an Indian tribe and the very nature of tribes have changed considerably over the course of centuries. India has the largest population of such people, about 84.4 million in the world. There are around 645 distinct tribes in India. Constitution of India has recognized tribal communities in India under ‘Schedule 5’ of the constitution.