Analysis Of Yojana Magazine (July 2022) : Tribes Of Chattisgarh, their Dialects and Songs

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This topic-wise analysis is prepared from the July 2022 edition of the monthly Yojana Magazine.

 

Tribes Of Chattisgarh their Dialects and Songs: Introduction

 

• The tribal population of Chhattisgarh as per census 2011 is 78,22,902 or 30.60% of total population.
• The tribal areas of Chhattisgarh are known for their traditional tribal songs and music.
• Initially, the tribal songs in their dialects reverberated with the rebellion of their area, and then with the movement that was prevalent in the country.
• The national awareness of the tribal communities is seen in the songs of different dialects such as Halbi, Bhatri, Muria, Gondi, Oraon, Baiga, etc.

 

Tribes Of Chattisgarh their Dialects and Songs: About Chattisgarh State

 

• Chhattisgarh is located in Central India. The state shares its border with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in the west, Uttar Pradesh in the north, Odisha and Jharkhand in the east and Andhra Pradesh in the south.
• The state of Chhattisgarh came into existence on 1 November 2000. After the creation of the Gorella-Pendra-Marwahi district on 10 February 2020, the number of districts has increased to 28 in Chhattisgarh.

 

Tribes Of Chattisgarh their Dialects and Songs: District-wise tribes

 

Tribes Of Chattisgarh their Dialects and Songs: Dialects

 

Tribes Of Chattisgarh their Dialects and Songs: Famous tribal songs

Bhumkal Songs

These songs are in Bhatri Dialect which is considered one of the most illustrative tribal dialects. There are songs on Veer Narayan Singh and the Bhumkal rebellion.

Halbi Song

The songs of the Halba tribe are said to be a great treasure of the tribal folk tradition. It describes the freedom struggle of the country.

Gondi Songs

In Chhattisgarh, the Gond tribe has been predominant and many songs composed in their Gondi dialect became a part of community life in the tribal area.

Baiga Song

The Baiga tribe, living in the central parts of Chhattisgarh, is a unique tribe which has its own distinct cultural identity and its folk songs and dances are highly appreciated.

Oroan Song

Oraon is a dominant tribe in the north of Chhattisgarh and the songs composed in the Oraon dialect motivated the national movement of the entire region.