Tribes of North-East India

Abstract

North-East India represents one of the most significant regions of tribal habitation in the Indian subcontinent. The region comprises the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Sikkim, each inhabited by a diverse range of tribal communities. Prominent among these are the Bodo, Sonowal, Deori, Chutia, Lalung (Tiwa), Karbi, Mishing, Garo, Dimasa, Naga, Kuki, Khasi, Hajong, Rabha, and several others.These communities are primarily of Tibeto-Burman origin and exhibit distinct cultural practices, including variations in food habits, dance, music, ritual systems, and social customs.