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TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

TRIBES OF ODISHA

Shabar Lodha

Region: Gajapati, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack and Dhenkanal

Population*: 5,16,402

Language: Savar and Kudmali

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Origin: Previously listed as a criminal tribe, the Shabar are believed to be a part of the Savara tribe.

Culture and Crafts: The ghumura, a kind of pot drum is their main musical instrument and is accompanied by a dance of the same name. Shabar songs include the bhendia and mythological jamudal.

Occupation: The main sources of income for the Shabar are wage labour, forest collection, agriculture and winemaking.

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

Shabar Lodha

Region: Gajapati, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack and Dhenkanal

Population*: 5,16,402

Language: Savar and Kudmali

Map: Click Here

Origin: Previously listed as a criminal tribe, the Shabar are believed to be a part of the Savara tribe.

Culture and Crafts: The ghumura, a kind of pot drum is their main musical instrument and is accompanied by a dance of the same name. Shabar songs include the bhendia and mythological jamudal.

Occupation: The main sources of income for the Shabar are wage labour, forest collection, agriculture and winemaking.

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

Shabar Lodha

Region: Gajapati, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack and Dhenkanal

Population*: 5,16,402

Language: Savar and Kudmali

Map: Click Here

Origin: Previously listed as a criminal tribe, the Shabar are believed to be a part of the Savara tribe.

Culture and Crafts: The ghumura, a kind of pot drum is their main musical instrument and is accompanied by a dance of the same name. Shabar songs include the bhendia and mythological jamudal.

Occupation: The main sources of income for the Shabar are wage labour, forest collection, agriculture and winemaking.

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

Shabar Lodha

Region: Gajapati, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack and Dhenkanal

Population*: 5,16,402

Language: Savar and Kudmali

Map: Click Here

Origin: Previously listed as a criminal tribe, the Shabar are believed to be a part of the Savara tribe.

Culture and Crafts: The ghumura, a kind of pot drum is their main musical instrument and is accompanied by a dance of the same name. Shabar songs include the bhendia and mythological jamudal.

Occupation: The main sources of income for the Shabar are wage labour, forest collection, agriculture and winemaking.

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