Odisha People & Life Style

Maximum Religion : Hindu

Language : Odia

Among the beautiful regions in East India, the state of Orissa has a unique charm of its own. The nestling shores, interesting wild life, revered temples, sandy beaches and the blend of primitive and modern life style makes Orissa even more interesting.

The most fascinating feature about the state that remains unrevealed and unexplored to most of the visitors is the tribal life in Orissa, which is a world in itself. Over 62 tribes dot the state of Orissa. The state witnesses the blend of primitive and the modern lifestyle, in the hilly landscape of the Eastern Ghats and the Indo-Aryan coast respectively. It is the coming together of two distinct civilizations with contrasting culture and lifestyle.

A major part of Orissa’s population is constituted by the tribes in Orissa, which comes to about 23 percent of the total population of the sate. Districts such as Koraput, Rayagada, Kalahandi,Naurangpur, Malkangiri, etc are home to many tribal communities. While some of the tribal communities in Orissa spent a secluded life, some others have been able to get mingled within the society.

Major Tribes in Orissa and their Areas at a Glance