The seven sister states of Noth-east India, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand are known as the tribal states of India. Among these Chattisgarh is known as the tribal heart of India.
Which is the most tribal state in India?
State-wise, the rate of literacy in scheduled tribes is highest in Mizoram (91.7%) and lowest in Andhra Pradesh (49.2%).
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| Percentage of the state | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | Population of | in the total population |
| Scheduled Tribes | of Scheduled Tribes | |
| (in lakh) | in the country | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 152.3 | 14.7% |
How many tribal states are there in India?
The Scheduled Tribes are notified in 30 States/UTs and the number of individual ethnic groups, etc. notified as Scheduled Tribes is 705. The tribal population of the country, as per 2011 census, is 10.43 crore, constituting 8.6% of the total population.
What are tribal states?
Karnataka: Adiyan, Barda, Gond, Bhil, Iruliga, Koraga, Patelia, Yerava, Hasalaru, Koli Dhor, Marati , Meda, Naikda, Soligaru.
Which is the largest tribe in India?
The Gond comprise the largest tribal group of India with a population exceeding 12 million. Linguistically, the Gond belong to the Gondi–Manda subgroup of the South Central branch of the Dravidian language family.
Which caste is maximum in India?
The formation of these groups is a result of the historical social structure of the country. As of 2019, Other Backward Class (OBC) constituted the largest part of the Indian population accounting for more than 40 percent.
Which is the smallest tribe in India?
The smallest tribal community is the Andamanese, with a population of 19. Economically and socially least advanced, the scheduled tribes are the earliest inhabitants of India.
Which caste is under SC?
List of Scheduled Castes
| Official name as SC | Dates | States where have SC status |
|---|---|---|
| Barar, Burar, Berar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Batwal | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Bauria, Bawaria | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Bazigar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) Haryana (1950) Himachal Pradesh (1950) Rajasthan (1950, grouped with Madari) |
Who are called tribes?
In general terms a tribe is a human social group which mainly live in a forested region and survive by hunting animals and by carrying out shifting cultivation. They have their own culture, religious beliefs and traditions which are completely different from mainstream practices.
Who comes under Scheduled Tribes?
Karnataka
- Adiyan.
- Barda.
- Bavacha, Bamcha.
- Bhil, Bhil Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, Vasave.
- Chenchu, Chenchwar.
- Chodhara.
- Dubla, Talavia, Halpati.
- Gamit, Gamta, Gavit, Mavchi, Padvi, Valvi.
Which state has lowest tribal population in India?
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Population
| Scheduled Castes | |
|---|---|
| State with highest proportion of Scheduled Castes | Punjab ( 28.9 %) |
| State with highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes | Mizoram ( 94.5 % ) |
| State with lowest proportion of Scheduled Tribes | Goa (0.04 %) |
| UT with highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes | Lakshadweep (94.5 %) |