{"id":115602,"date":"2026-07-28T12:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=115602"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:43:49","slug":"tribes-of-karnataka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-karnataka\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Karnataka, Lists, PVTGs, Culture, Constitutional Safeguards"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Tribes of Karnataka<\/b> are an important part of the state’s cultural and social heritage. Karnataka is home to several tribal communities that have preserved their unique traditions, languages, customs, and lifestyles for centuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>2011 Census<\/b>, Scheduled Tribes (STs) constitute <\/span>6.95% of Karnataka’s population<\/b>, with more than <\/span>42 notified Scheduled Tribes<\/b> residing across the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most tribal communities are concentrated in the <\/span>Western Ghats, Mysuru region, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, Uttara Kannada, Raichur, Ballari, and Kalaburagi<\/b> districts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Major Tribes of Karnataka<\/b><\/h2>\n

Karnataka is home to a diverse range of tribal communities, each with its own distinct culture, traditions, language, and livelihood practices. Some tribes continue to live in forested regions, while others have gradually integrated into mainstream society.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Major Tribes of Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tribe<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Major Areas<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Soliga (Sholaga)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chamarajanagar, Mysuru<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Depend on forest produce, known for traditional medicinal knowledge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jenu Kuruba<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kodagu, Mysuru, Hassan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Honey collectors and forest dwellers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Betta Kuruba<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kodagu, Chamarajanagar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Practice agriculture and animal husbandry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Koraga<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dakshina Kannada, Udupi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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One of Karnataka’s PVTGs, skilled in basket weaving<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Hakki Pikki<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mysuru, Bengaluru, Shivamogga<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Traditionally nomadic hunters, now engaged in trade and handicrafts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gowli<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Uttara Kannada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primarily involved in cattle rearing and farming<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Siddi<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Uttara Kannada, Belagavi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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African-origin tribal community known for rich cultural heritage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kadu Kuruba<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nagarhole region<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Forest-based lifestyle and traditional conservation practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Yerava (Adiya)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kodagu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Agricultural labour and plantation work<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Marati<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Northern Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Agriculture and traditional occupations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Karnataka<\/b><\/h2>\n

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)<\/b><\/a> are tribal communities identified by the Government of India as the most socio-economically disadvantaged sections among Scheduled Tribes. Karnataka has <\/span>two recognised PVTGs<\/b>, which receive focused assistance through special development programmes.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Koraga<\/b><\/h3>\n