Tribes & Communities
Rajasthan GK · जनजातियां और समुदाय · 18 facts
Bhil tribe: Largest Scheduled Tribe in Rajasthan — known for archery skills, live in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara
Meena tribe: Second largest ST in Rajasthan — mainly in Jaipur, Dausa, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur districts
Garasia tribe: Third largest ST — concentrated in Sirohi and Udaipur districts; known for Gavri dance
Saharia tribe: Most backward scheduled tribe of Rajasthan — concentrated in Baran district (Shahbad, Kishanganj)
Damor tribe: Found in Dungarpur district — closely related to Bhils; known for traditional agricultural practices
Bishnoi community: Environment protectors of Rajasthan — Amrita Devi Bishnoi led 363 martyrs to save Khejri trees in 1730
Rabari nomads: Traditional camel herders of western Rajasthan — maintain ancient pastoral lifestyle in Thar desert
Gujar community: Major agricultural and pastoral community — significant presence in Bharatpur and Alwar
Jat community: Major farming community in northern Rajasthan — Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Bharatpur districts
Rajput warrior clans (36 Rajkulas): Include Sisodiyas, Rathores, Kachhwahas, Chauhans, Paramaras — ruled kingdoms
Kalbelia community: Snake charmers of Rajasthan — UNESCO-recognized Kalbelia dance, women wear black swirling skirts
Langas and Manganiyars: Muslim folk music communities of western Rajasthan — renowned for desert folk music
Bhopa community: Hereditary bards and priests of Rajasthan — Phad painting narrators dedicated to deity Pabuji
Banjaras (Labanas): Nomadic trading community — were major traders on ancient Silk Road; settled across Rajasthan
Scheduled Tribes constitute 13.5% of Rajasthan's population — largest concentration in southern districts
Chipko Movement of Rajasthan: Bishnoi tradition of tree hugging dates to 1730 Khejarli massacre — inspired Himalayan Chipko
Tribes of Rajasthan practice traditional crafts: Bhils make Gond art, Meenas make silver jewelry, Gujjars make dairy products
Scheduled Caste population in Rajasthan: 18% of state — Meghwal, Balai, Chamar are largest SC communities