Some important tribes of Bihar.
- Asur
- Baiga
- Banjara
- Bhatudi
- Bedia
- Bhumij
- Binjhia
- Birhor
- Birjia
- Chero
- Chick Baraik
- Gond
- Gorait
- Ho
- Karmali
- Kharia
- Kharwar
- Kondh
- Kisan
- Kora
- Korwa
- Lohara or Lohra
- Mahli
- Mal Pahariya
- Munda
- Oraon
- Parhaiya
- Santhal
- Sauriya Paharia
- Savar
Some important facts about Bathudi : –
- They are most colourful and artistic.
- Their homes are of mud and are multi coloured flowerly designed.
- Their traditional dress code is – dhoti for male and saree for female.
- Silver ornament is must for women.
- Women have floral tattoos on forehead or arm. This is a ritual.
- They are mostly Hindus.
Some important facts about Binjhia : –
- They reside near forests and hilly areas.
- They are the most advanced.
- Their homes are made up of tiles , wood, bamboo and are spaciously designed.
- They follow monogamy principles. Widow remarriage is allowed.
- Dress – For men – dhoti, kurta ad ganji and for Women – sari, saya and blouse.
- Women wear ornaments while going out.
Some important facts about Birjia : –
- They are one of the largest tribe of Bihar.
- They are mostly farmers.
- They are mostly Hindus.
- They worship ancestral spirits for peace and prosperity.
- Earlier they resided in hilly areas but because of difficulties in agriculture now they have moved to plains.
Some important facts about Chik Baraik : –
- They live in rural parts of Bihar.
- They do not lie in any dedicated village.
- They are very friendly and share space with other tribes.
- They are artists.
- They make cotton threads and cotton clothes.
- Their main language – Mundari, Sadani, Hindi
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