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TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

Dharua

Dhuruba, Dhurva

Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur

Population*: 18,151

Language: Parji

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Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.

Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

Dharua

Dhuruba, Dhurva

Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur

Population*: 18,151

Language: Parji

Map: Click Here

Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.

Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

Dharua

Dhuruba, Dhurva

Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur

Population*: 18,151

Language: Parji

Map: Click Here

Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.

Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010

Dharua

Dhuruba, Dhurva

Region: Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabrangpur

Population*: 18,151

Language: Parji

Map: Click Here

Origin: One of the oldest tribes of Odisha, the Dharua are scattered over several districts and are believed to be one of the several sects of the Gonds.

Occupation: Originally agriculturalists and believed to have been employed in military service of the native Rajas, the community now also engages in wage labour, basketry and forest collection.

*Scheduled Tribes Population as per Census 2011 data.
 PVTGs Population as per Micro Project Survey Data, 2010