Important Facts For Prelims
Tribes in Odisha
- 01 Jan 2020
- 1 min read
Why in News
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.
