Baiga Tribe Latest News
13 children belonging to the Baiga tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, were recently rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district.
About Baiga Tribe
- They are one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- They are found in central India, primarily in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and in smaller numbers in the surrounding states of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
- Language: The Baiga tribe primarily speaks Baigani, a dialect of Chhattisgarhi heavily influenced by Gondi and Hindi.
- Livelihood: Traditionally semi-nomadic, they practised slash-and-burn cultivation, locally called “Bewar”, and now depend mainly on minor forest produce.
- Live-in relationships are common among the Baiga. If marriage does take place, the man compensates the woman’s family for the loss of a working member.
- Tattooing is integral to their culture, with specific tattoos designated for different body parts and age groups.
- Tattoos are made using kajal derived from Ramtilla seeds (Niger seeds).
- Mahua Tree: These are fermented and distilled to prepare an intoxicant, forming an essential part of their diet and culture.
- The Baiga tribe is the first community in India to be granted habitat rights, reflecting their deep connection with forests.
Source: IND
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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