The anthropologists of the Indian subcontinent have conducted researches on the tribal communities of the state of Orissa and inferred certain things. According to them, amongst several tribes of Orissa, the Bagata remains stand apart. These Bagata tribes are regarded to be one of the aboriginal and also `superior` tribes. As far as the languages of these Bagata tribes, maximum of these Bagata tribes converse with each other in the `corrupted form` of Oriya language. It is popularly known as Adivasi Oriya. Various dialects too have originated and gained popularity amongst the Bagata tribes. Just like any other tribal communities of Orissa, the structure of the social hierarchy also is present among the Bagata tribes.

The Bagata tribes have undertaken the profession of farming in order to sustain the requirements of their day-to-day living. Festivals, dance as well as musical bonanza make the culture of these Bagata tribes quite exquisite. Special mentioning is required about the Dhimsa dance that has been practiced in the Bagata tribal society. It is a dance form where Bagata tribes of all ages starting from eight to eighty, participate quite energetically. During the months of Chaira (March to April), these Bagata tribes dance on the occasions of weddings and also at joyful social functions.

The unique feature of Dhimsa dance is that it spread the spirit of friendship and alliance between the people residing in the nearby villages. Since this is a traditional form of dance of Bagata tribes, the female folks dress up in distinctive tribal clothes and also wear beautiful ornaments All the Bagata dancers dance in the rhythm of Mori, Kiridi, Tudumu, Dappu and Jodukommulu.

Moreover, during the festive season, there is a popular trend where the dancers from a Bagata village go on a trip to another village in order to take part in the dance and also to participate in the community feast. These dance forms of the Bagata tribes are popularly known as "Sankidi Kelbar".