Distribution of Tribes in India
Geographical Distribution
- Himalayan Region: The tribes inhabiting this region are the Akas, Daflas, Apatanis, Mishmis, Khamptis, Singphos, Kukis, Khasis, Garos, Lepchas, Bhotias, Tharus, etc.
- Middle India: It comprising the states of Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. About 55% of the total tribal population of the country lives in this region. The tribes inhabiting this region are the Juangs, Kharia, Khonds, Bhumijs, Baiga, Muria, Marias, Mundas, Gonds, Santhals, Oraons, etc.
- Western India: It comprising the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and the Union Territory of Dama Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The tribes inhabiting this region ....