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Tribes in Odisha

  • 01 Jan 2020
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The poor implementation of government welfare programmes in the tribal areas of Odisha is affecting the tribes like Juanga, Pudi Bhuyan.

Juanga Tribe

  • Juangas are one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) out of the total 62 tribes found in Odisha.
  • They speak Juanga, a dialect of Munda language.
  • They usually observe their festivals and marriage ceremony with Changu dance.
  • Early marriage is a common practice among Juangas, leading to complications among children born out of young parents.

Pudi Bhuyan Tribe

  • Pudi Bhuyan is a major section of the historically famous Bhuinya tribe.
  • This tribe is majorly found in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Assam.
  • It is one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha.
  • They speak local Odia language which is pronounced differently.

Source: TH

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