Tribes in Telangana

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There are approximately ten major tribal communities in Telangana: Andh, Chenchu, Gond (including Naikpod), Thoti, Pardhan, Kolam, Koya, Kondareddi, Lambadi, and Yerukala.

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According to the 2011 Census, tribal people make up 9.08 percent of Telangana's total population.

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Khammam district has the highest concentration of Scheduled Areas, with 77.80% of its tribal population residing in these areas.

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The Chenchus are traditionally skilled hunters and gatherers. They collect three types of honey—Rock Honey (Gutta Tene), Tree Honey (Chettu Tene), and Ant-hill Honey (Putta Tene). They also hunt and g…

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The Chenchus belong to the Australoid group. They have dark skin, a long head, thick eyebrows, a broad nose, a slight build, rough features, and curled hair. Men traditionally wore their hair in a kno…

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During honey collection, the main climber is assisted by his brother-in-law to prevent betrayal. It was believed that the brother-in-law would not harm his sister's husband, thus ensuring safety when …

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The Gonds are the largest tribal group in India and a dominant community in Telangana. They have their own language called Gondi and historically held positions of power as rulers and feudal lords. Th…

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In Gond marriages, the wedding procession typically begins at the bride's home, and the ceremony is conducted there. This may be a survival of marriage by capture. Marriage by capture is still practic…