The 'Eravallans' tribe predominantly reside in which district of Kerala?
APalakkad
BIdukki
CWayanad
DPathanamthitta
Answer:
A. Palakkad
Read Explanation:
Eravallans Tribe
- The Eravallans are a designated Scheduled Tribe. mainly live in Palghat District and some areas of Coimbatore District.
- They speak a simple dialect of Tamil and can communicate in Malayalam with visitors.
- Their primary occupations are agriculture and agricultural labor, with some owning and cultivating their own land.
- Historically, they were engaged in hunting and food gathering, but these practices have diminished over time.
- The Eravallans follow animist and totemist beliefs, worshiping animals, trees, and stones as part of their origin.
- They celebrate festivals such as Onam, Vishu, and Mattu Pongal.
- According to the 2011 census, their estimated population is around 4,797 individuals.