A member of an ethnic and tribal group living primarily in Jharkhand state in eastern India, known for their unique cultural traditions and Austro-Asiatic language.
From Sanskrit भूमि (bhūmi) meaning 'land' or 'earth,' suggesting the group's identity is tied to their relationship with the land. Classified as a Scheduled Tribe in modern India.
The Bhumij people have a fascinating system of village self-governance that predates modern democracy—their councils making collective decisions about shared resources influenced scholars studying early democratic practices.
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