{"id":115689,"date":"2026-07-28T16:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=115689"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:50:31","slug":"tribes-of-jharkhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-jharkhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Jharkhand, Name, Culture, Language, Festivals, Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand is one of India\u2019s most tribal-dominated states and is home to 33 Scheduled Tribes, accounting for 26.21% of the state\u2019s population (Census 2011). Most tribes inhabit the Chotanagpur Plateau and Santhal Pargana, where they have preserved their distinct languages, traditional institutions and rich cultural heritage. The tribes belong mainly to the Austroasiatic (Munda) and Dravidian language families. Nature worship through the Sarna faith, agriculture, forest-based livelihoods, colourful festivals and strong community institutions continue to shape tribal life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Major Tribes of Jharkhand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major tribes of Jharkhand include the <\/span><b>Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho, Kharia, Bhumij, Gond, Baiga, Khond, Lohra, Birhor, Birjia, Asur, Mal Paharia, Sauria Paharia, Parhaiya and Korwa. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each tribe has a distinct identity reflected in its language, traditional institutions, livelihood, customs and historical significance. Jharkhand is also home to eight <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Hill Kharia, Korwa, Mal Paharia, Parhaiya and Sauria Paharia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Santhal (Santal)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Santhals are the largest <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/scheduled-tribes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scheduled Tribe<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Jharkhand and the dominant community of the Santhal Pargana region.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It mainly inhabits Dumka, Sahibganj, Pakur, Godda, Deoghar and Jamtara districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Santali, an Austroasiatic (Munda) language written in the Ol Chiki script.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally follow the Sarna faith, while some practise Christianity and Hinduism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture, animal husbandry and collection of minor forest produce are their principal occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major festivals include Sohrai, Baha, Karam, Erok and Magh Sim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village administration follows the Manjhi-Pargana system headed by the Manjhi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led the historic <\/span><b>Santhal Hul (1855-56)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against British rule under <\/span><b>Sidho Murmu, Kanho Murmu, Chand Murmu and Bhairav Murmu.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Munda<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mundas are among the oldest tribes of the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/chota-nagpur-plateau\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chotanagpur Plateau<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are closely associated with the life and legacy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/birsa-munda\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Birsa Munda<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentrated in Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega and West Singhbhum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Mundari, an Austroasiatic language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predominantly follow the Sarna faith, with a significant Christian population.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture, livestock rearing and forest-based activities are the main occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Sarhul, Mage Parab, Karam and Sohrai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It traditionally followed the <\/span><b>Khuntkatti community land tenure system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Manki-Munda administrative system.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with <\/span><b>Birsa Munda\u2019s Ulgulan (1899-1900)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which influenced the enactment of the <\/span><b>Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Oraon (Kurukh)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Oraons are one of Jharkhand\u2019s largest tribal communities and are known for their organised social institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega and Latehar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Kurukh, a Dravidian language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Sarna faith as well as Christianity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture and animal husbandry are their principal occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Sarhul, Karma, Khaddi and Sohrai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional governance is organised through the Parha Panchayat, while Dhumkuria serves as the traditional youth institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tana-bhagat-movement\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Tana Bhagat Movement (1914)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, led by <\/span><b>Jatra Oraon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promoted social reform, non-violence and resistance to colonial rule.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Ho<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ho are the principal tribe of the Kolhan region and are known for their strong community organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly inhabit West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharsawan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak the Ho language; Warang Citi is its indigenous script.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predominantly follow the Sarna faith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture and forest-based livelihoods remain their primary occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Mage Parab, Baa Parab, Sohrai and Karam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their traditional <\/span><b>Manki-Munda system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> received official recognition under Wilkinson\u2019s Rules (1837).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Kharia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kharias are divided into Hill Kharia, Dudh Kharia and Dhelki Kharia, each with distinct socio-economic characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly distributed across Simdega, Gumla, Ranchi and West Singhbhum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Kharia, an Austroasiatic language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow Sarna and Christianity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally it depends on agriculture, hunting and collection of forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Sarhul, Karma and Sohrai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hill Kharia is recognised as one of Jharkhand\u2019s PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Bhumij<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bhumij are a Munda tribe inhabiting eastern Jharkhand and adjoining regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharsawan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Bhumij, an Austroasiatic language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture is their principal occupation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predominantly follow the Sarna faith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Baha, Karam and Sohrai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with the <\/span><b>Bhumij Rebellion (1832-33)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> led by Ganga Narayan Singh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Birhor\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Birhors are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group traditionally known for their nomadic forest-based lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of India\u2019s 75 PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found mainly in Latehar, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Giridih and Chatra.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak the Birhor language of the Munda family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally they survive through hunting, gathering and rope-making from forest fibres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow Sarna and ancestor worship.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Birjia\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Birjia are among the smallest tribal communities of Jharkhand.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly inhabit Gumla, Latehar and Lohardaga districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Birjia, closely related to Asuri.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally depend on forest produce and small-scale agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Sarna faith and ancestor worship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised as one of Jharkhand\u2019s eight PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Asur\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Asurs are renowned for their ancient indigenous iron-smelting tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly inhabit Gumla, Lohardaga, Latehar and Palamu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Asuri, a Munda language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally produced iron using indigenous clay furnaces and charcoal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture and forest-based livelihoods are now their main occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Sarna faith and celebrate Sarhul and Karam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Jharkhand\u2019s PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Mal Paharia\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mal Paharias are among the earliest inhabitants of the Rajmahal Hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in Sahibganj, Pakur, Dumka and Godda.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Malto, a Dravidian language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally practise shifting cultivation and forest-based livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow nature and ancestor worship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rajmahal Hills form their traditional homeland.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Jharkhand\u2019s PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Sauria Paharia\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sauria Paharias inhabit the remote hill tracts of the Rajmahal Hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly distributed in Sahibganj, Pakur and Dumka.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Malto.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally practise shifting cultivation and collection of forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow nature and ancestor worship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Jharkhand\u2019s PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Parhaiya\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Parhaiya are a forest-dependent tribal community of western Jharkhand.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It mainly inhabits Latehar, Garhwa, Palamu and Chatra.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Sadri, Hindi and local dialects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally depend on hunting, gathering and forest resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Sarna faith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Jharkhand\u2019s PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Korwa\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Korwa are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group closely associated with forests.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in Garhwa, Latehar and Palamu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Korwa along with Sadri and Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally practise hunting, gathering and shifting cultivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Sarna faith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Jharkhand\u2019s PVTGs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Gond<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gonds are one of India\u2019s largest tribal communities, with a smaller population in Jharkhand.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in Palamu, Garhwa and adjoining districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Gondi, a Dravidian language, besides Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally it depends on agriculture and forest resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow traditional tribal beliefs along with Hinduism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for their rich oral traditions and folk dances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Baiga<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Baiga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are an ethnic group 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<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in Palamu and neighbouring districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally depended on forests, shifting cultivation and herbal medicine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow nature worship along with Hindu traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for their extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised as a Scheduled Tribe in Jharkhand but not as a PVTG in the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Khond (Kondh)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Khonds are a small tribal community found mainly near the Odisha border.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly inhabit southern Jharkhand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Kui and regional languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally practise <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/shifting-cultivation\/\" target=\"_blank\">shifting cultivation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and forest-based livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow nature worship centred on village deities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for their strong clan organisation and community traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Lohra<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lohras are a traditional artisan tribe known for blacksmithing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found across Ranchi, Gumla, Khunti and Lohardaga.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, they manufacture agricultural implements and iron tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak Sadri, Nagpuri and Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow Sarna and Hindu traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their craftsmanship has historically supported the agrarian economy of tribal villages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Other Important Tribes of Jharkhand\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Tribes of Jharkhand include Banjara, Bathudi, Bedia, Binjhia, Chero, Chik Baraik (traditional weavers), Gorait, Kanwar, Karmali (traditional iron artisans), Kharwar, Kisan, Kora, Kol, Mahli (traditional bamboo craftsmen), Sabar and Puran. 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