The Bonda (also known as the Bondo, Bondo Poraja, Bhonda, or Remo) are a Munda ethnic group approximately 12,000 (2011 census) who live in the isolated hill regions of the Malkangiri district of southwestern Odisha, India, near the junction of the three states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.

The way of agriculture and livelihood practices of Bonda highlanders are not profit oriented, it is sustainable better for their life and provide maximum nutrition and protein from their staple food from finger millet. This paper tries to elaborately discuss on the livelihood practices of the Bonda tribe and they are struggling for their survival.

2024年8月30日 · The Bonda tribe, an indigenous group residing in the hilly regions of Odisha, India, offers a vivid glimpse into a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and traditional practices. Known for their unique lifestyle, intricate customs, and distinctive ceremonies, the Bondas are an integral part of the diverse mosaic of Indian tribal communities.

2024年9月4日 · The Bondas grow a variety of crops, including millet, rice, maize, and pulses, which are their staple foods. In addition to agriculture, the Bondas also engage in hunting, gathering, and fishing, supplementing their diet with wild fruits, roots, and animal protein.

2021年9月26日 · Women farmers are taking the lead in reviving the cultivation of native varieties of millets that are resilient to drought, extreme heat and pests. Nestled in the remote forested hills of Odisha’s...

2023年9月1日 · The way of agriculture and livelihood practices of Bonda highlanders are not profit oriented, it is sustainable better for their life and provide maximum nutrition and protein from their staple food from finger millet. This paper tries to elaborately discuss on the livelihood practices of the Bonda tribe and they are struggling for their survival.

2025年1月7日 · 9. Bonda Tribe Image – Wikimedia. The Bonda tribe is located in the remote hills of Odisha. Their dress culture and customs are quite unique. Women have tattoos and ornaments on their clothes, and men are mostly bare-chested and in loincloths. Being semi-nomads, the Bondas also practice agriculture of rice, millet, or vegetables.

The Bonda people, one of the oldest tribes in India, inhabit the remote hills of Orissa. With a population of approximately 7,000 people, they live in a mountainous and forest ecosystem that provides them with the necessary resources for their subsistence.

2018年4月21日 · Bondas eat a range of millets and can survive a drought with traditional hardy varieties. Many of their parabs (festivals) revolve around harvests and hunting. The year begins with Magh Parab in January to mark the ceremonial eating of new rice and the selection of village functionaries. Bonda Women at the local weekly market at Mudulipada.

Occupation: Forest dwellers who survive on shifting and wetland cultivation, the Bonda grow paddy along with black gram, maize, minor millets and oilseeds. They supplement this by the collection of forest produce, hunting and wage earning.