List of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal
The List of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in West Bengal includes various indigenous communities recognized by the Indian government under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order. These tribes are considered historically disadvantaged and are entitled to affirmative action benefits, such as reservations in education, employment, and political representation.
These tribes primarily reside in the districts of Purulia, Jhargram, Bankura, West Midnapore, Darjeeling, and Cooch Behar, with a significant population in the Hills and Forest regions. The government’s efforts to uplift these communities include providing educational and economic opportunities to improve their socio-economic conditions.
ASUR
BAIGA
BEDIA, BEDIYA
BHUMIJ
BHUTIA, SHERPA, TOTO, DUKPA, KAGATAY, TIBETAN, YOLMO
BIRHOR
BIRJIA
CHAKMA
CHERO
CHIK BARAIK
GARO
GOND
GORAIT
HAJANG
HO
KARMALI
KHARWAR
KHOND
KISAN
KORA
KORWA
LEPCHA
LODHA, KHERIA, KHARIA
LOHARA, LOHRA
MAGH
MAHALI
MAHLI
MAL PAHARIYA
MECH
MRU
MUNDA
NAGESIA
ORAON
PARHAIYA
RABHA
SANTAL
SAURIA PAHARIA
SAVAR
LIMBU
TAMANG
