In Assam, there are many cultures, including tribes such as Bodo, Karbi, Rabha, Mishing, Dimasa and Deori and language groups like Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali and Odia.
Here are a few communities in Assam that you should learn about:
Tribal Communities:
• Bodo: The Bodo are a considerable community in Assam, with many living in the plains.
• Karbi: The district of Karbi Anglong is home to the Karbi people, who are also known as the Mikirs.
Mishing: Another major tribal community in Assam is called the Mishing or Miri.
• Rabhas: The Rabhas constitute a large community of tribal people in Assam.
• Dimasa: The Dimasa are known as a tribal community who live in the Dima Hasao district.
• Deori: Deori are a tribal people in Assam.
Along with, the Lalung (Tiwa), Sonowal Kachari and Deori belong to the group of Scheduled Tribes as well.
16 sub-castes in Assam such as Namasudra, Kaibarta, Jalia and Muchi have been specified as Scheduled Castes.
Linguistic Communities:
Many people in the state speak Assamese, as it is the main language used in the region.
In addition, Bengali is spoken broadly in Assam, especially in the Barak Valley.
• In tea gardens, Hindi is the language spoken by many members of the population.
• Nepali: The language is consumed mainly in the western parts of Assam.
• Odia is found being spoken in the western areas of Assam.
Other Communities:
- Tea Garden Communities: A significant portion of the population in Assam are tea garden workers, many of whom are migrants from other states.
- Tai Communities: Tai communities, including the Tai Ahom, have a long history in Assam.
- Koch Rajbongshi: The Koch Rajbongshi are a community with a rich cultural heritage in Assam.
- Moran, Matak, Chutia: These communities are also recognized in Assam.
