People of Kerala

Adiyan families are primarily concentrated in Wayanad District, with approximately 99.80%....

The Eravallan community, previously known as 'Villu Vedan,' historically engaged in hunting using bows and arrows.

Jenu Kurumbans are predominantly found in the forests of the Nilgiri Hills, mainly in Wayanad district, Kerala, and the adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Karimpalan is found in the districts of Kozhikode, Kannur, and Wayanad.

The Kudiya people living in lowland areas are distinct from the Melakudi highlanders.

The Mahamalasar community is primarily distributed in the high forests of Palakkad District, Kerala. They inhabit villages in Muthalamada Grama Panchayat.

The Malai Pandarams are known for their nomadic forest-dwelling lifestyle, moving from one place to another in search of non-timber forest produce.

The Malavettuvan community, recently recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Kerala, is primarily found in the Ghat areas of Kasaragod and Kannur districts.

The Mannan community, a Scheduled Tribe of Kerala, holds a unique position in the region with its historical migration from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to settle in the picturesque district of Idukki.

The Mullakkurumar community is primarily distributed across several gram panchayaths, including Meenangadi, Noolpuzha, Nenmeni, Poothadi, Ambalavayal, Pulpally, Kaniyambetta, and Sulthanbathery, all within Wayanad District.

The Paniyan community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Kerala, mainly distributed in Wayanad District. They are also found in other districts like Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Palakkad.

The Ulladan community is settled in all districts of Kerala except for Palakkad and Kannur.

The Aranadan community is an exclusive ethno-cultural group found in the remote...

They are also called as Mala Pulayan, Kurumba Pulayan, Karavazhi Pulayan, Pamba Pulayan....

Wayanadan Kadar is a recently recognized Scheduled Tribe, added to the list of Scheduled Tribes..

Kattunayakans are distributed across the districts of Wayanad...

The Kurichiyan community in Kerala consists of 16,952 individuals in the 15-59 age group. Out of this, 4,970 are students or not working due to various reasons.

The Mala Vedans are considered to belong to the 'Pre-Dravidian Race' and have a unique cultural heritage and way of life

The Malaipanicker community is exclusively found in Malappuram District, Kerala. They received constitutional recognition as a Scheduled Tribe only in 2003. Their primary language is Malayalam, with certain variations unique to their community.

The Malayan community consists of two sub-divisions: 'Nattu Malayan,' the original inhabitants of the hill areas, and 'Konga Malayan,' who migrated from the forests of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

The Mavilan community's name has several versions regarding its etymology, with some associating it with the use of mango leaves or medicinal herbs.

The Muthuvan community traces its origins to the former parts of the Pandya Kingdom in Tamil Nadu.

Ten Kurumbans are found in the Wayanad district of Kerala, primarily in the Nilambur Valley and its surrounding areas.

The name "Kochu Velan" is a
locally known term used by the Ulladans, sometimes referring to their headman.

Cholanaickan is an indigenous community found exclusively in the evergreen recesses of the forests in the Ghat section of Karulai and Vazhikkadavu forest ranges of Nilambur Valley in Wayanad district, Kerala

Earlier Irular were hunters, gatherers and shifting cultivators.

The Kanikkaran, also known as Kanikar, are primarily distributed in....

The Koraga people are also found in adjoining areas of Karnataka state. The name "Koraga" is believed to have originated from their worship of the sun, as "Kora" means sun in their language.

They are the earliest inhabitants of the Attappady area and are distinguished as "Palu Kurumba" from the "Alu Kurumba" community of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu.

The Mala Arayans were the first Scheduled Tribe community in Kerala to embrace Christianity, and their conversion dates back to 1853

The Malasar community is known for its unique cultural practices and traditional way of life.

The Malayarayan community is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Kerala. They are predominantly found in the districts of Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode.

The Mudugar community, distributed in Palakkad district, is one of the three indigenous communities residing in the Attappady region

The Palliyan community is distributed across Idukki District and its neighboring areas in Tamil Nadu.

Thachanadan Moopan is a Scheduled Tribe community found exclusively in Wayanad District, Kerala. They were recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in 2003, making them a relatively recent addition to the list of tribal communities in the region

The Vettakkurumar community is exclusively found in Wayanad District, Kerala, and the adjoining areas of Karnataka State. They were officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe community in 2003.