Bhunjia

Bhunjias, are an ethnic group found in India mainly reside in Sunabeda plateau in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. They are mostly found in Nuapada district, which is roughly between 22° 55′ N and 21° 30′ N latitude and 82° 35′ E longitude. It was a part of Khariar Zamindari, which formed the eastern and the southeastern region of Raipur district of Chhattisgarh division in Central Province till 1 April 1936, when it was transferred to Odisha on its creation. It is now in Komna block of Nuapada district in Orissa. In Chhattisgarh they are found in Raipur district.

Bhunjia
Total population
22,953 (2011)
Regions with significant populations
Odisha12,350
Chhattisgarh10,603
Languages
Bhunjia, Chhattisgarhi, Odia
Religion
Autonomous Tribal Religion
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