Tribal groups with pre-agricultural stage of development, diminishing/dwindling population and very low literacy rates are defined as Primitive Tribe Groups (PTGs).Cholanaikans, Kurumbas, Kattunaikans, Kadars and Koragas are the 5 primitive tribe groups in Kerala. They constitute nearly 5 % of the total tribals in the State. Kattunaikans are mainly seen in Wayanad district. Their other areas of habitation are Malappuram and Kozhikode districts. Cholanaikans are said to be a sub-community of the Kattunaikans and are seen only in Malappuram District.Nearly 59 % of the Kadar population is found in Trissoor district and the balance in Palakkad district. Kurumbas are living in the Attappady Block of Palakkad district. The Koraga habitations are in the plain areas of Kasaragod district.
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Primitive Tribes
