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Bhils are listed as tribal people in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan—all in the western Deccan regions and central India—as well as in Bengal and Tripura in far-eastern India, on the border with Bangladesh.
Jun 5, 2022 · Bhil, a tribal community in western parts of India is demanding the creation of a separate state for them by carving out some districts from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Jan 14, 2020 · The Bhil are one of the largest tribal groups, living in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. The name is derived from the word ‘billu’, which means bow.
Bhil, ethnic group of some 12.6 million people of western India. Historically, many Bhil communities have been known for rugged independence, and some have been associated with banditry.
Mar 18, 2024 · In the heart of India’s rugged hills and dense forests resides a vibrant community known as the Bhil tribe. The Bhil tribe is one of the oldest indigenous groups in India, with a rich history and unique cultural heritage that sets them apart.
Jun 27, 2024 · The population includes people of sub tribes like Bhil Garasia and Dholi Bhil. Bhil tribal community mainly live in Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Panchmahal, Bharuch, Vadodara, Surat and Dang districts. Bhil tribe is the dominant tribe in Guajarat.
The Bhils are the third-largest (after the Gonds and Santals) and most widely distributed tribal group in India. Although their racial origin remains undetermined, they have been variously classified as Gondids, as Proto-Australoid Veddids, and as a subsection of the "Munda race."
