State & UT Wise Distribution of Indian Tribes
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the distribution of some major Indian tribes across states and union territories:
States |
Tribes |
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Andhra Pradesh |
Lambadi, Koya, Yanadi, Yerukula, etc. |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Adi, Apatani, Nyishi, Galo, Mishmi, etc. |
Assam |
Bodo, Karbi, Kuki, Naga, Rabha, etc. |
Bihar |
Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Bhumij, etc. |
Chhattisgarh |
Gond, Baiga, Bhil, Maria, etc. |
Goa |
Kunbi, Velip, Dhangar, etc. |
Gujarat |
Bhil, Rathwa, Gamit, Dhodia, etc. |
Haryana |
Jat, Gujjar, Bishnoi, etc. (These are not recognized as Scheduled Tribes) |
Himachal Pradesh |
Gaddi, Gujjar, Kinnauri, etc. |
Jharkhand |
Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho, etc. |
Karnataka |
Lambani, Koraga, Soliga, Siddi, etc. |
Kerala |
Kurichiya, Irula, Paniya, Kadar, etc. |
Madhya Pradesh |
Gond, Bhil, Baiga, Korku, etc. |
Maharashtra |
Bhil, Gond, Warli, Katkari, etc. |
Manipur |
Naga, Kuki, Meitei, Tangkhul, etc. |
Meghalaya |
Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, etc. |
Mizoram |
Mizo, Hmar, Lai, Chakma, etc. |
Nagaland |
Naga (comprising various sub-tribes) |
Odisha |
Kondh, Santal, Ho, Gond, etc. |
Punjab |
Bhil, Seraiki, etc. (These are not recognized as Scheduled Tribes) |
Rajasthan |
Bhil, Meena, Garasia, Sahariya, etc. |
Sikkim |
Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, etc. |
Tamil Nadu |
Irula, Kurumba, Toda, etc. |
Telangana |
Lambada, Gond, Koya, etc. |
Tripura |
Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia, etc. |
Uttar Pradesh |
Tharu, Bhoksa, Kol, etc. |
Uttarakhand |
Tharu, Bhotiya, Jaunsari, etc. |
West Bengal |
Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Lodha, etc. |
Union Territories |
Tribes |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge, Sentinalese |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
Dhodia, Dubla, Kokna, Warli, etc. |
Lakshadweep |
Maliku, Malmi, etc. |
Major Tribes in India| State-Wise Distribution
The Indian landscape is glittered with a lot of tribes with different origins yet covered by one wrapping, namely, the rich indigenous tribes. As a part of the nation, these tribes bring their precious traditions, culture, and language to the vibrant mosaic. People live in different types of communities.
Some of the tribes, that we can find in India, are so colorful, and their artists bring the whole of India’s diversity to life (the Gods, the Namans, the Nagas). These tribes hold their rich oral history, colorful festivities, and strong bond with nature. These tribes are the Gond, Santhals, Naga, Bhil, Mizo, Bodo, and Khasis. These tribes depict the different cultural heritages of India’s national essence.
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