Bihar Tribes

Tribal People of Bihar

Soul of Bihar

Bihar is home to a multitude of tribes that constitute the major chunk of social and culture map of Bihar. Before the year 2000, the number was even higher. But after the segregation of Jharkhand state, most of the tribes have moved to the Jharkhand. Most important and biggest of them all was the Santhal tribe. There way of living is totally different from each other which makes it a great experience to know each one of them. Most of them possibly migrated from from Sub-Himalayan region. Like everywhere, tribals in Bihar as well earn their living from agriculture, including shifting cultivation and small cottage industries. Visiting one of their villages is trully an eye opening experience.

There houses are mud thatched with baked tiles for roofs. Most of the homes have their own gardens and farms from where the people obtain vegetables and necessary cereals. One can get to see a part of their culture and traditions on the walls of the houses itself. They are painted with different kinds of art work and images. Every tribe have their own rituals, dances, festivals and music witnessing which helps understand and enjoy their culture better.