India is home to many tribal communities with unique cultures, traditions and languages. These tribes have lived in different parts of the country for centuries, preserving their customs and way of life. The Indian Constitution recognizes Scheduled Tribes (STs) to protect their rights and ensure their development. In this article, we will go through the state-wise list of some major tribes in India.
India is home to more than 700 tribes, each tribe with its own unique culture, language and traditions. These tribes have been an important part of India’s history and continue to play a vital role in shaping its rich heritage. Tribes are communities of people who share a common ancestor, live together in groups, and follow their own customs. They often have their own rules, traditions and ways of life.
According to 2011 Census of India, there are 705 officially recognized Scheduled Tribes, making up 8.6% of the country’s total population. These tribes are spread across different states and Union Territories.
Some Indian States have a large number of tribal people. The top-5 states with the highest tribal population are:
India has many tribes living in different states, each with unique cultures and traditions. This list shows major tribes found in different states, highlighting their diversity and rich heritage across the country.
Here is the state-wise list of tribes in India:
State/ UT | Tribes |
Andhra Pradesh | Andh, Sadhu Andh, Bhagata, Bhil, Chenchus, Gadabas, Gond, Goundu, Jatapus, Kammara, Kattunayakan, Kolawar, Kolam, Konda, Manna Dhora, Pardhan, Rona, Savaras, Dabba, Yerukula, Nakkala, Dhulia, Thoti, Sugalis, Banjara, Kondareddis, Koya, Mukha Dhora, Valmiki, Yenadis, Sugalis, Lambadis. |
Arunachal Pradesh | Apatanis, Abor, Dafla, Galong, Momba, Sherdukpen, Singpho, Nyishi, Mishmi, Idu, Taroan, Tagin, Adi, Monpa, Wancho. |
Assam | Chakma, Chutiya, Dimasa, Hajong, Garos, Khasis, Gangte, Karbi, Boro, Borokachari, Kachari, Sonwal, Miri, Rabha, Garo |
Bihar | Asur, Baiga, Birhor, Chero, Gond, Parhaiya, Santhals, Savar, Kharwar, Banjara, Oraon, Santal, Tharu |
Chhattisgarh | Agariya, Bhaina, Bhattra, Biar, Khond, Mawasi, Nagasai, Gond, Binjhwar, Halba, Halbi, Kawar, Sawar |
Goa | Dhodia, Dubia, Naikda, Siddi, Varli, Gawda |
Gujarat | Barda, Bamcha, Bhil, Charan, Dhodia, Gamta, Paradhi, Patelia, Dhanka, Dubla, Talavia, Halpati, Kokna, Naikda, Patelia, Rathawa, Siddi |
Himachal Pradesh | Gaddis, Gujjars, Khas, Lamba, Lahaulas, Pangwala, Swangla, Beta, Beda, Bhot, Bodh |
Jammu and Kashmir | Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Gaddi, Garra, Mon, Purigpa, Sippi, Changpa, Gujjar |
Jharkhand | Birhors, Bhumij, Gonds, Kharia, Mundas, Santhals, Savar, Bedia, Ho, Kharwar, Lohra, Mahli, Parhaiya, Santal, Kol, Banjara |
Karnataka | Adiyan, Barda, Gond, Bhil, Iruliga, Koraga, Patelia, Yerava, Hasalaru, Koli Dhor, Marati, Meda, Naikda, Soligaru |
Kerala | Adiyan, Arandan, Eravallan, Kurumbas, Malai Arayan, Moplahs, Uralis, Irular, Kanikaran, Kattunayakan, Kurichchan, Muthuvan |
Madhya Pradesh | Baigas, Bhils, Bharia, Birhors, Gonds, Katkari, Kharia, Khond, Kol, Murias, Korku, Mawasi, Pardhan, Sahariya |
Maharashtra | Bhaina, Bhunjia, Dhodia, Katkari, Khond, Rathawa, Warlis, Dhanka, Halba, Kathodi, Kokna, Koli, Mahadev, Pardhi, Thakur |
Manipur | Naga, Kuki, Meitei, Aimol, Angami, Chiru, Maram, Monsang, Paite, Purum, Thadou, Anal, Mao, Tangkhul, Thadou, Poumai Naga |
Meghalaya | Chakma, Dimasa, Khasi, Kuki, Lakher, Pawai, Raba, Mikir |
Mizoram | Chamka, Dimasa, Khasi, Kuki, Lakher, Pawi, Raba, Synteng, Lushai |
Nagaland | Angami, Garo, Kachari, Kuki, Mikir, Nagas, Sema, Ao, Chakhesang, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam |
Odisha | Gadaba, Ghara, Kharia, Khond, Matya, Oraons, Rajuar, Santhals, Bathudi, Bathuri, Bhottada, Bhumij, Gond, Juang, Kisan, Kolha, Kora, Khayara, Koya, Munda, Paroja, Saora, Shabar, Lodha |
Rajasthan | Bhils, Damaria, Dhanka, Meenas (Minas), Patelia, Sahariya, Naikda, Nayaka, Kathodi |
Sikkim | Bhutia, Khas, Lepchas, Limboo, Tamang |
Tamil Nadu | Adiyan, Aranadan, Eravallan, Irular, Kadar, Kanikar, Kotas, Todas, Kurumans, Malayali |
Telangana | Chenchus |
Tripura | Bhil, Bhutia, Chaimal, Chakma, Halam, Khasia, Lushai, Mizel, Namte, Mag, Munda, Riang |
Uttarakhand | Bhotias, Buksa, Jaunsari, Khas, Raji, Tharu |
Uttar Pradesh | Bhotia, Buksa, Jaunsari, Kol, Raji, Tharu, Gond, Kharwar, Saharya, Parahiya, Baiga, Agariya, Chero |
West Bengal | Asur, Khond, Hajong, Ho, Parhaiya, Rabha, Santhals, Savar, Bhumij, Bhutia, Chik Baraik, Kisan, Kora, Lodha, Kheria, Khariam, Mahali, Mal Pahariya, Oraon |
Andaman & Nicobar | Oraons, Onges, Sentinelese, Shompens |
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