The state of Jharkhand is inhabited by a number of local tribal groups, comprising of over 28% of total people of Jharkhand. Inhabiting the state since ages, various generations of communities dreamt about, shaped and polished the cultural sky of the land.

 

When you talk about Jharkhand People, you cannot miss out mentioning the presence of tribal communities in the state with over 32 tribal groups including Baiga, Bathaudi, Asur, Banjara, Bhumij, Bedia, Binjhia, Santhal, Oraon, Birjia, Birhor, Chero, Gond, Karmali, Parhaiya, Chick Baraik, Ho, Kharwar, Khond, Kharia, Gorait, Korba, Kisan, Kora, Lohar, Munda, Mahli, Mal Paharia, Sauria Paharia, Savar and Shabars.

 

 

Culture of Jharkhand is vivid, and you can also easily observe the cross-cultural influences of local nontribal communities and the followers of Buddhism and Jainism, Mughal rule and the reign Hindu emperors of Bengal.