Question

The 'Eravallans' tribe predominantly reside in which district of Kerala?

• A. Palakkad
• B. Idukki
• C. Wayanad
• D. Pathanamthitta

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Palakkad

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.