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Tribes in Telangana — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology · 2026-27

Topics in Tribes in Telangana

1

Major Tribal Communities in Telangana

  • There are approximately 10 major tribal communities in Telangana: Andh, Chenchu, Gond, Pardhan, Thoti, Naikpod, Kolam, Koya, Kondareddi, Lambadi, and Yerukala.
  • Gonds are the largest tribal group in Telangana and historically held dominant positions as rulers and feudal lords.
  • Kolams and Kondareddis are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
2

Social Structure and Marriage Practices

  • Most tribes have exogamous clans — marriage within the same clan is prohibited.
  • Gonds, Kolams, and Koyas have phratry-based clan systems (groups of clans).
  • Marriage by negotiation is common; capture, service, and elopement also occur.
3

Tribal Freedom Fighters and Reformers

  • Ramji Gond led a rebellion against British forces in the 1850s in Nirmal region.
  • Kumram Bheem fought against forest officials for tribal land rights in 1940.
  • Sammakka, a 12th-century Koya goddess, is worshipped during Medaram Jathara.
4

Festivals, Dances, and Cultural Expressions

  • Medaram Jathara is the largest tribal fair in Asia, held every two years by Koyas.
  • Gond and Kolam tribes celebrate Dandari festival with nine days of dance.
  • Chenchus celebrate Shivaratri Jathara in Bourapur, Nagarkurnool.

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Central concept: Tribal Communities of Telangana

Major TribesTribal DemographicsCultural PracticesTribal Freedom Fighters and ReformersTribal Arts and CraftsTribal GovernanceEconomic Activities

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