List of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha


of the Indian state of Odisha, as recognized by the Constitution of the Indian Republic; a total of 62 distinct tribes. The term "Scheduled Tribes" refers to specific indigenous peoples whose status is acknowledged to some formal degree by national legislation. 13 out of these 62 tribes include are known as "Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups". Officially known as "tribals" or "adibasi" they constitute more than 22.5% of the state's total population and 9.7% of the nation's total tribal population.

Main tribes

The Kondha or Kandha is the largest tribe of the state in terms of population. They have a population of about one million and are based mainly in the Kandhamal and adjoining districts namely Rayagada, Koraput, Balangir and Boudh. The Santals with a population over 500,000, inhabit the Mayurbhanj district. The Ho people with a population more than 100,000 inhabit in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Anugul, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Kandhamal district. The Saura, with a population over 300,000, are found mainly in the undivided Ganjam and Puri district. The Bonda, are known as 'the Naked People', and have a population of about 5,000 and live in Malkangiri district formerly part of undivided Koraput.
The Kisans are the main residents of Sundergarh, Sambalpur and Keonjhar. They speak the Kisan dialect along with Odia, Hindi and English. They are farmers and food gatherers and they are famous for their Dance and Music. Kutra Village in Sundergarh District is a major Tribal Village and the main residents of this village are the Toppo's.

List of tribes

As per the Constitution Order, 1950, the following were listed as Scheduled Tribes in Odisha:
  1. Bagata
  2. Baiga
  3. Banjara Banjari
  4. Bathudi
  5. Bhottada, Dhotada
  6. Bhuyan, Bhuiya
  7. Bhumia
  8. Bhumij
  9. Bhunjia
  10. Binjhal
  11. Binjhia,
  12. Birhor
  13. Bondo Poraja
  14. Didayi
  15. Gadaba,
  16. Gandia
  17. Ghara
  18. Gond
  19. Ho
  20. Holva
  21. Jatapu
  22. Juang
  23. Kandha aadivasi
  24. Kawar
  25. Kharia, Kharian 1
  26. Kharwar
  27. Khond, Kond, Kandha, Nanguli Kandha, Sitha Kandha
  28. Kisan
  29. Kol
  30. Kolha Lohar,LOHAR, Kol Loharas
  31. Kolha
  32. Koli, Malhar
  33. Kondadora
  34. Kora
  35. Korua
  36. Kotia
  37. Koya
  38. Kulis
  39. Lodha
  40. Madia
  41. Mahali
  42. Mankidia, Mankidi, Mankirdia, Mankria
  43. Matya
  44. Mirdhas
  45. Munda, Munda Lohara, Munda Mahalis
  46. Mundari
  47. Omanatya
  48. Oraon
  49. Parenga
  50. Paroja
  51. Pentia
  52. Rajuar
  53. Santal
  54. Saora, Savar, Saura, Sahara
  55. Shabar, Lodha
  56. Sounti
  57. Tharua
  58. Juang .

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