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Kulias are divided into number of exogamous patrilineal clans. The major clans are 1) Naga, 2) Surjo, 3) Matya, 4) Killo, 5) Hanuman or Golleri and 6) Pangi. The institution of Nestam (bond friendship), which is also called Goth Band Bar, is in vogue. Kulias observe clan exogamy. Though marriage by negotiations is the most common form of marriage, marriage by capture and marriage by elopement are also in practice. Polygyny is also in vogue. Both levirate and sororate are permitted. They speak Oriya among themselves, but are equally proficient in Telugu. They celebrate Korra-sama Kotha, Metta, Dhanyam Kotha, Chikkudu Kotha and Mamidi Kotha festivals. Their traditional occupations are agriculture and selling bangles, beeds and trinkets. They also collect minor forest produce and sell in the weekly shandies. 20. MALIS Malis are predominantly found in tribal areas of Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts. They are also called Mahali and Malli. Their population according to 1991 census is 2925. The total literacy rate among Mali is 17.47. The Mali tribe is divided into two endogamous sub-groups, which are further divided into seven sub-groups as follows: I. Bodo Malis II. Sano Malis 1. Khandya Malis 1. Pannari Malis 2. Pondra Malis 2. Sorukava Malis 3. Thagoor Malis 3. Donguradiya Malis 4. Kosalva Malis The Bodo Malis are considered superior sect and both men and women of this group wear sacred thread, whereas in the other sub-division, only men wear sacred thread. The traditional dormitories known as ‘Kuppus’ were once popular in this community. Marriage by negotiations, marriage by mutual love and elopement, marriage by service are different ways of acquiring mates. They speak corrupt form of Oriya. Their traditional occupation was growing flower plants and making garlands. But now they are settled agriculturists. They grow vegetables and sell in the weekly markets.
disputes. They have ‘Kulapanchayat’ which deals with cases relating to social and economic 21. MANNE DORA Manne Doras inhabit the tribal areas of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and East Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh. Their population according to 1991 Census is 21,309. The total literacy rate among Mannedora is 19.02. The social organization of Manne Doras is based on exogamous, patrilineal descent group called Kulam in Paderu areas, Bamso in Araku and Kilagada areas and gotram in other areas. The major Kulams are 1) Killo, 2) Matya, 3) Gollari or Hanuman, 4) Rambi, 5) Pangi, 6) Korra and 7) Naga. Though Kulam is exogamous, all the clans do not stand in marriageable relationship. Some of the Clans are considered to be brother clans. Nestam or Goth Band Bar, the traditional bond friendship is in vogue among Manne Doras. Though marriages by capture, by service and by elopement are also socially accepted modes of acquiring mates, marriage by negotiations is the most common mode of all. Levirate and sororate are in practice. The consumption of beef and pork is not traditionally forbidden. Oriya also. They mostly speak Telugu. But those who are living along the border of Orissa speak They worship Jakara Devatha, Ganga Devudu, Sanku Devatha etc., and main festivals they celebrate are Nishan festival, Jakara festival, Nandi Devudu festival, Bodo Devatha festival and Ganga Devudu festival. Besides these they perform all Kotha festivals. Manne Doras have their own traditional council called “Kula Panchayat” which consists of headman (Kula Pedda) and a few members. 22. MUKHA DORA Mukha Doras are found in the tribal areas of Visakhaptnam, Srikakulam and East Godavari districts. They are also known a “Nooka Dora”, ‘Racha Reddy’, ‘Muka Raja’ and ‘Sabarlu’. Their population according to 1991 census is 29,680. The total literacy rate among Mukha Dora is 9.86.
Page 1 and 2: INTRODUCTION: THE SCHEDULED TRIBES
Page 3 and 4: FIFTH SCHEDULE AREAS:- are: The cri
Page 5 and 6: BRIEF ETHNOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF TRIBE
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Page 11 and 12: crops are offered to village deity.
Page 13 and 14: (As Khonds and Jatapus are one and
Page 15 and 16: Akhandi (deities for protection of
Page 17 and 18: Konda Reddies have their own instit
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Page 21: The Koyas are mainly settled cultiv
Page 25 and 26: Their staple food is jowar. They co
Page 27 and 28: Clan names are pre-fixed to the ind
Page 29 and 30: 28. SAVARAS Savara, a scheduled tri
Page 31 and 32: 5. Banoth (Ade) These phratries are
Page 33 and 34: 31. VALMIKI (IN THE AGENCY TRACTS)
Page 35 and 36: Andhra Pradesh on 09-09-1997 to est
Page 37 and 38: Yerukalas are non-vegetarians. Rice
Page 39 and 40: Sl.NO. Name of the District Distric
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Page 43 and 44: Sl. Konda Konda Konda Manne Mukha D
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Page 49 and 50: 20 Malis Total 1479 1446 2925 Rural
Page 51: DISTRICT WISE AND SEX WISE SCHEDULE
Page 54 and 55: Age Group MARITAL STATUS OF SCHEDUL

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