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Scheduled Tribe of Meghalaya Based on 2011 Census total popultaion of India is 121.08 Crore out of which ST Population is 10.45 Crore (8.6%) . The tribal communities in India are enormously diverse and heterogeneous. There are wide ranging diversities among them in respect of languages spoken, size of population and mode of livelihood. The … Read more
Schedule Tribe of Meghalaya Based on 2011 Census total popultaion of India is 121.08 Crore out of which ST Population is 10.45 Crore (8.6%) . The tribal communities in India are enormously diverse and heterogeneous. There are wide ranging diversities among them in respect of languages spoken, size of population and mode of livelihood. The … Read more
Former princely States of Assam and Zamindaris The region that came to be known as undivided Goalpara district came under British rule after the transfer of the Deewani from the Mughal Emperor on August 12, 1765. Due to tribal influences on the region the police thanas of Dhubri, Nageswari, Goalpara and Karaibari were placed under … Read more
The total Population of Assam in 2011 Census has been 31,169,272. Of them Scheduled Tribes (STs), constitutes 12.4 per cent of the total population of the state. There are total twenty three (23) notified STs in the state. Population: Size & Distribution Among STs, Boro represents nearly half of the total ST population of … Read more
TRIBES OF INDIA Tribals constitute 8.61% of the total Population of the country, numbering 104.28 million (2011 Census) and cover about 15% of the country’s area. The fact that tribal people need special attention can be observed from their low social, economic and participatory indicators. Whether it is maternal and child mortality, size of agricultural … Read more
The Northeast Tapestry: Exploring Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya The Northeast region of India, often referred to as the “Seven Sisters,” is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories. This region, home to eight states, holds immense cultural and ecological significance, yet it often remains shrouded in a veil of obscurity for many. This … Read more
Behdienkhlam: A Dance of Purification and Celebration in Meghalaya Nestled amidst the lush green hills of Meghalaya, a state in Northeast India, lies a vibrant cultural tapestry woven with ancient traditions and captivating festivals. Among these, the Behdienkhlam festival stands out as a testament to the rich heritage and unwavering faith of the Pnar tribe, … Read more
Jat-Jatin The Jats are a large and influential ethnic group found in the northern Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. They are also found in smaller numbers in other parts of India, as well as in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Jats are a warrior caste, and have a long history of military … Read more