India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Tribe |
Major Locations |
Cultural Highlights |
Santhal |
Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, Birbhum |
Santhali dance, music, hunting festivals |
Munda |
Jhargram, Midnapore |
Totemic traditions, oral folklore, Sarhul festival |
Orao (Oraon) |
North Bengal (especially Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri) |
Rice-beer making, community farming |
Lodha-Sabar |
Jhargram & Midnapore |
Once forest dwellers, now transitioning to settled agriculture |
Bhumij |
Bankura, Purulia |
Tribal drums, folk theatre, and religious customs |