SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC STATUS OF JUANG TRIBE: AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDY IN KEONJHAR DISTRICT OF ODISHA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/eijhss.v8i2.179Keywords:
anthropological, Socio-Economic, low-income, nutrition, JuangsAbstract
The Juang Tribe of Keonjhar District in Odisha, India, one of the PVTGs, presents a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and traditional practices that have endured through generations. This anthropological study delves into the demographic status of the Juang Tribe in Keonjar District, aiming to shed light on their social organization, economic activities, health, education, and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The Socio-Economic Status (SES) of the Juang People force them to work under the low income jobs, resulting in poor purchasing power, hence the significant level of low quality of diet may be the factor for the prevalence of under nutrition and anemia among the Juangs of Odisha. By exploring the historical background, cultural nuances, and contemporary realities of the Juang Tribe, we seek to deepen our understanding of this indigenous community and its place within the broader context of anthropological research. (Keywords: Juang, PVTG, Demography, Gonasika, SES)
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