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Tribes of Odisha’s Keonjhar: Rich Heritage and Culture of Indigenous Communities

March 1, 2024

GS Paper II Governance

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Keonjhar

Recently, the President of India inaugurated a National seminar on ‘Tribes of Keonjhar: People, culture and Heritage’.

Keonjhar: A Glimpse into Demographics and Rich Cultural Diversity

  • According to the 2011 Census Report, Keonjhar is home to 45 percent of the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population from the district. 
  • The district is also known as a mining hub due to massive high-quality deposits of minerals like iron ore and chromite.
  • Prevalence of Major Tribes including PVTGs :  Munda, Kolh, Bhuiyan, Juang, Saanti, Bathudi, Gond, Santhal, Orang and Kondh.

Major Festivals of Keonjhar: Celebrating Festivals and Expressing Traditions through Dance

  • Sarhul (festival of flowers) & Sohrai( Festival for Cattle Prosperity ) of the Mundas. 
    • Other Festivals of Keonjhar : Karmapuja, Bodam,Chaitra parab OR Uda parab,Nukhai, Raja Parab, Baruni Jatra, Rath Jatra etc.
  • Major Dances of Keonjhar : Changu Dance, Chhau Dance, Juang Dance, Ho Dance.

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