Chhattisgarh

The local people of the state are very hard

working, exhibiting their energy in mines

and factories. The people of Chhattisgarh

are creative and excel in making traditional

handicrafts and handlooms.

As the tribal culture has dominated in state

they have varying culture, rituals, customs and

traditional beliefs. They have a distinct pattern

of lifestyle.

Some of the major tribes are Gond tribe,

Korba, Baiga Tribe, Bison Horn Maria tribe,

Abhuj Maria, Muria tribe, Halba tribe, Bhatra

and Dhurvaa tribes. The Gond tribe of Bastar

region is the most prominent group.

When it comes to ethnicity, Chhattisgarh

exhibits a varied origin or ethnic values for it

is manifested by numerous tribal groups. The

dense forests of the state are mainly

populated by the tribal.

With lot of political and economic

disruption the tribes living in these areas are

leading a much undisturbed life in the forest

wooded lands. Nearly 70% of the total

population is tribes and Bastar district is the

home for maximum number of the tribes.

Among all the tribal groups, the Gond tribes

are the most prominent ones which they are

noted for their unique system of marriages

and education, which they call Ghotul.

Ghotul system of marriage is a very complex

system of marriage. There are other tribal

groups also; ultimately all the groups are from

the same aboriginal ancestry with difference in

their multitude features like food, dress code,

tradition, deity, etc.

Chhattisgarh is abundant in bamboo here the

people are involved in building houses, bows and

arrows, baskets, fish and bird traps and a lot of

agricultural tools. It is also known for its

handloom product, Dhruvapatta or the Dhruva

Sari.

The people are supposed to be very friendly and are

characterized by a lively energy and are very hard

working. They have a very ancient history and

culture filled with traditions and customs.

Most of the population of majority of tribes in the

country constitute more than 70% and about 27%

of the total tribal population of the state resides in

Bastar district.

The tribal people mainly speak two languages and

they are Hindi and Chhattisgarhi. The people show

care and conscientiousness in whatever work or

duties they do.

Nearly 80% of the total population is involved in

agriculture and so the main occupation of the

people here is agriculture.

They cultivate paddy, oilseeds, wheat, coarse grains,

groundnut, maize and pulses. They also grow fruits

like guava, mango, banana, etc., and different

varieties of vegetables.

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