Practicing Success
Which of the following is the largest tribal group in India? |
Naga Gonds Santhal Bhils |
Bhils |
The Gond tribe is second only to the Bhils in terms of population size. Called the second-largest tribe of India, the tribe of Gond is spread across states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Orissa. Bhils and Gonds are the only tribal communities with a population of more than one crore. Together, they form about one-third of the total tribal population of India — 10.42 crore, according to the Census 2011. Tribals make up 8.6% of India's population |