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The term "Scheduled Tribes" signifies specific indigenous groups whose status is formally acknowledged to some extent by Indian legislation, often colloquially referred to as "tribals" or "adibasi." In adherence to the Constitution of the Indian Republic, the state of Odisha officially recognizes a total of 64 distinct tribes as Scheduled Tribes.
Pages in category "Ethnic groups in Odisha" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Binjhia Tribe;
Odisha is one of the most religiously and ethnically homogeneous states in India. More than 94% of the people are followers of Hinduism. [25] Hinduism in Odisha is more significant due to the specific Jagannath culture followed by Odia Hindus due to independent rule of Odia Hindu kings. Hinduism flourished in the eastern coastal region under ...
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Related ethnic groups Mundas , Ho , Santhal and other Mon-Khmers The Bonda (also known as the Bondo, Bondo Poraja, Bhonda, or Remo) are a Munda ethnic group approximately 12,000 (2011 census) who live in the isolated hill regions of the Malkangiri district of southwestern Odisha , India , near the junction of the three states of Odisha ...
The Sora (alternative names and spellings include Saora, Saura, Savara and Sabara) are a Munda ethnic group from eastern India. They live in southern Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh. The Soras mainly live in Gajapati, Rayagada and Bargarh districts of Odisha. [2] They are also present in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts.
The Gadaba or Gutob people are an ethnic group of eastern India. They are a designated Scheduled Tribe in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. [1] There are 84,689 Gadabas in Odisha and 38,081 in Andhra Pradesh as per the 2011 Indian census. [2] The subgroups of Gadaba are Bada Gadaba, Sana Gadaba, Gutab Gadaba, Farenga Gadaba and Allar Gadaba.
The Bhottada (also known as Dhotada, Bhotra, Bhatra, Bhattara, Bhotora, Bhatara) [2] is an ethnic group found mainly in many districts of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. [3] The 2011 census showed their population to be around 450,771. They are classified as a Scheduled Tribe by the Indian government. [1]