Binjhal
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The Binjhal (also known as Binjhwar) is an ethnic group, and an offshoot of the Austroasiatic Baiga tribe, found mainly in many districts of Odisha, Chhatishgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India. The 2011 census showed their population to be around 137,040. They are classified as a Scheduled Tribe by the Indian government.
The Binjhal (also known as Binjhwar) is an ethnic group, and an offshoot of the Austroasiatic Baiga tribe, found mainly in many districts of Odisha, Chhatishgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India. The 2011 census showed their population to be around 137,040. They are classified as a Scheduled Tribe by the Indian government. ==Etymology== There are multiple legends regarding the origin of the tribe's name. According to one legend the name is derived from the words Bin and Jhal, meaning without sweat. The name Binjhal or Binjhwar is derived from the Vindhya Range hills (also known as Vindhyanchal) and they worship their patron deity Bindhyabasini. ==History== Historically the tribe has been known for fighting spirit. It is said that the tribe gave shelter to the mother of Chauhan Dynasty king Ramai Dev in 14th century. They also fought on the side of Veer Surendra Sai & Madho Singh (Ghess) during the Paika rebellion. ==Subdivisions== The Binjhals are divided into a number of exogamous groups called Vansas, namely Amri, Nag, Khusal, Duguke, Kamati, Mahaiinga, Bagha, Marthi Endja, Bentakar, Majhi. These are further divided into patriarchal lineages such as Surya Bansi, Nag Bansi, Hillchip, Chauhan and Rajput. ==See also== Tribes of India ==References== ==External links==
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