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2013.
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| Summary/Abstract |
West Bengal state is the above of a large number of tribes who reside in the rural parts of the states. Their culture, religion, costumes, traditions have enriched the culture and tradition of west Bengal. The tribe communities have occupied over 5.0% of the total population of west Bengal. Many of these tribes of west Bengal have adapted to diverse religious practices. Government of India recognised only 426 as tribes. 209 tribes were, and still are left out.
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