Bonda people
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The Bonda are an ancient tribe of people numbering approximately 5000 who live in the isolated hill regions of the Malkangiri district of Southern Orissa India.
The Bonda are generally semi clothed with the woman characterised by the wearing of thick silver necklace bands. The tribe is one of the oldest and most primitive in mainland India with their culture little changed in over a thousand years. Their isolation and known aggression continue to preserve their culture despite the pressures of an expanding Indian population.
The best way to view members of the tribe is by going to one of the local town markets. It is not considered safe to venture into their tribal areas.
The Bonda are a scheduled tribe of India and can also be known as Bondo or Bondo Poraja.
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