Ethnicity

A majority of the population in Chhattisgarh comprises of local tribal groups. Gonds form the largest group, followed by Oraon, Kanwar, Baiga, Kamar, Birhar Saura, Role and so many other tribes. It has a sizable migrant population with migrations taking place from all over the country throughout the centuries. Now these migrant groups are a part of the cultural background that the state presents. Majority of the people are Hindus. Christians and Muslims comprise only a small part.

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