Tribes of India

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This time we are going to meet the most important tribes of India. Let's start by mentioning the Weddings, ethnic group from Assam, northeast of India. The largest population of Bodos inhabits the city of Kokrajhar.

The gond They are a Dravidian ethnic group from central India, whose population is concentrated in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. It is worth noting that there are about 1 million people, which is why it is considered the main ethnic group in central India. Importantly, the Gond are traditionally farmers and their society is strongly stratified.

The hmar They are an ethnic group that has its roots connected to China. It is a people that live mainly in Mizoram, and a small minority in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.

The Munda They are one of the most respected ethnic groups in India. They are an ethnic group from the Chota Nagpur plateau. Most of them live in Jharkhand as well as Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgahr and Bihar. It is estimated that there are around 9 million people.

The gaddy They are an ethnic group of gypsies from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

The Khasis They are an ethnic group that lives mainly in the northeast of India in the state of Meghalaya. It is worth noting that they are a matrilineal society.

The In Century They are a tribe from northeast India, located in the Brahamaputra Valley, in Assam and Nagaland.

Finally let's mention the chenchu, one of the oldest tribes in India. Their traditional way of life has been based on gathering food and hunting.

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