Out- Migration of Paharia Tribal Labourers from Pakur District of Jharkhand: A Case Study

Abstract

Paharia Tribe is a less known tribe of Rajmahal hills in Pakur district of Jharkhand. The tribe is listed as primitive tribe of Jharkhand who has been dwelling since time immemorial. The tribe once dwelt in deep forest and most aloof location in order to dissociate itself from other groups. But economic condition has compelled the tribe to explore other options of livelihood. Since last two decades the tribe has been migrating for work and employment opportunity in other developed regions, in towns and cities or even in rural areas of other states. The researcher is interested to know the reasons for migration and also factors that have led the tribe to decide to migrate. The paper assesses the socio and economic conditions of Paharia tribe of Pakur district of Jharkhand state in India.

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Damian Tudu, Dr. K. A. Michael

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Damian Tudu, Dr. K. A. Michael (2018). Out- Migration of Paharia Tribal Labourers from Pakur District of Jharkhand: A Case Study. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 7(8), 25-28. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-399325