This is a remote area with a large but very localised tribal population.

They constitute nearly 5% of the total tribal population in the State.

The tribal population knows the area much better than anyone.

In that time period, the Clackamas' tribal population was roughly 1,800.

As of 2000, the tribal population stood at 1,500.

On account of an epidemic disease, the tribal population abandoned the area.

Over 90% of the Belt's tribal population is rural, with primitive agriculture.

An overwhelming majority of the tribal population has converted to Christianity.

Handicrafts are an important source of income for the tribal population.

The tribal population of the district as per 2001 census is 5,49,907.