Scheduled Tribes of Assam

Ethnic groups in Assam, India

According to the 2001 census, Scheduled Tribes made up 12.4 percent of Assam's population.[1] The Assam Tribune reported in 2009 that the tribal communities of Assam now account for 15.64 percent of the total population.[2]

The Constitution of India categorizes the tribes of Assam into two groups: Scheduled Tribes (Hills) and Scheduled Tribes (Plains).[2] Since hills tribes living in the plains and plains tribes living in the hills in large numbers are not recognised as scheduled tribes in the respective places, the census data may not reflect the correct figures.[2] Assamese language is used as the lingua franca by almost all the tribes.[2]

## Groups[edit]

The main Scheduled Tribes (Plains) include Bodo,[3] Deori,[4] Sonowal, Mising,[5] and Hajong.[6] Karbi and Dimasa people have Scheduled Tribes (Hills) status.

## List of tribes[edit]

### In the autonomous districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills[edit]

* Chakma
* Dimasa, Kachari
* Garo
* Hajong
* Hmar
* Khasi, Jaintia, Synteng, Pnar, War, Bhoi, Lyngngam
* Lakher
* Man (Tai speaking)
* Karbi
* Pawi
* Syntheng
* Lalung
* Any Mizo (Lushai) tribes
* Any Naga tribes
* Any Kuki tribes

### In the State of Assam excluding Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills[edit]

* Barmans in Cachar
* Boro, Borokachari
* Deori
* Hojai
* Kachari, Sonwal
* Lalung
* Mech
* Miri
* Rabha
* Dimasa
* Hajong
* Singhpho
* Khampti
* Garo

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Data highlights: The Scheduled Tribes" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
2. ^ a b c d "The Scheduled Tribes of Assam". Assam Tribune. 10 July 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
3. ^ "Bodo | people".
4. ^ "Deori Tribe in India".
5. ^ "About".
6. ^ About. 14 May 2015.

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