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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