India, the land of great cultural diversities, is the second largest country in terms of population. With a population of over one billion (2001 Census), India has one of largest the tribal populations and also largest numbers of tribes in the world.
The Indian Society is not as simple as it looks from the outside. India has a large number of tribal people who still belong to a social set-up, of which very little is known. These tribes who stay in different parts of the country are still to come out of their traditional way of life and join the mainstream.
Like all tribal societies in the world, the Indian tribal societies are also known for their unique and traditional culture that include their day-to-day lifestyles, beliefs, customs, tradition, festivals, food habits, costumes and even the way of earning livelihood. 
The main congregations of tribes in the country can be found in the Central and West India, North East India and the Himalayan region.