Tribes in Madhya Pradesh: The term "Scheduled Tribes" was first used in the 1935 "Government of India Act" and subsequently included in the 1950 Indian Constitution. The indigenous people of this region are often referred to as Adivasi. Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, also referred to as Thakkar Bapa, was the first to utilize the Adivasi word.
Smallest District in Madhya Pradesh
Region | Tribes | Districts |
North-East Madhya Pradesh | Kols, Madiya, Agariya, Panika, Khairwar | Shahdol, Sidhi, Jabalpur, Rewa, Satna |
Southern Madhya Pradesh | Gond, Bhariya, Baiga, Madiya, Halba | Mandla, Balaghat, Seoni, Chhindwara, Betul, Hoshangabad |
Western Madhya Pradesh | Bhil, Bhilala | Khandwa, Khargone, Jhabua, Ratlam, Dhar, Alirajpur |
Central Madhya Pradesh | Gond, Korku | Betul, Hoshangabad, Jabalpur, Harda, Narsinghpur, Raisen |
North-West Madhya Pradesh | Sahariya, Saur | Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Shivpuri, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar |
Tribes | Location |
Khairwar (extract Kattha from Khair tree) | Umariya, Sidhi, Anuppur, Mandala |
Sonur Tribe | Sagar, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Panna, Raisen, Hoshangabad |
Pardhan Tribe | Baghelkhand, Satpura, and Narmada-Son valley |
Mavasi Tribe | Chhindwara |