The original population of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprises the aboriginal indigenous people who are also known as the tribal of Andaman. They live in the forests and jungles of the islands and have isolated themselves for thousands of years now who have hunting and gathering lifestyles, unlike the inhabitants or civilians who dwell in the towns and cities. Book Andaman travel package with Dreamz Yatra at best price and explore the tribes of Andaman.
The Tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be classified into Andamanese and Nicobarese tribal groups based on their places of origin. The Andaman Island is home to four Negrito tribes including the great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, and Sentinelese. Whereas, the Nicobar Islands are home to two Mongoloid tribes that is the Shompen and Nicobarese. These tribes have arrived from Africa for 60,000 years and they hunt for the wild pigs, monitor lizards, and fishes with bows and arrows. They also collect honey, roots, and berries from the forest for their survival.
The Andamanese Tribes
It is a collection of almost 5 different tribes that have lived in most of the large islands and spoke different yet related languages related to their culture and geography. Until the 18th century, the Andamanese people stayed in remote areas but after the arrival of the British, they moved to Port Conwallis.
Here is list of the tribes of Andaman:
#1. Onges
It is the most primitive tribe in Andaman, India that belongs to the Negrito racial stock that has been seen in Little Andaman.
#2. Jarawa
This tribe has a maximum population of 400 and is the largest tribe of all in Andaman. They are still in the primitive stage of life and depend on forests and the sea for food, honey, tubers, etc.
#3. Sentinelese
These tribes are said to be hostile and have been named the hardest place to visit as they inhabit North Sentinel Island and isolate themselves from the rest of the world. No one has a trace of how they look or where they live.
#4. Shompen
Population 410. A comparatively isolated tribe of Andaman
#5. Nicobarese
Population 28,500. Unlike the other tribes, the Nicobarese are largely horticulturalists
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