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U. Chandrasekhar ¹, S. Kowsalya ¹, S. Saloni ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women - Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Abstract

Oraons constitute the second largest tribal population of Bihar. Food habits vary from tribe to tribe. In their isolated surroundings, Oraons may have access to unusual and nutritious foods.

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U. Chandrasekhar ¹, S. Kowsalya ¹, S. Saloni ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Abstract

The tribal scenario of India is represented by Kalidescopic diversity. Sinha and Tha reported that there are 5.1 crore tribals constituting 7.76 per cent of the total population in India. In Bihar, the oraons constitute the second largest tribe with a population of 8.76 lakhs forming 15.1 per cent of state's tribal population.

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