One of the beautiful hilly states of northeastern India, Manipur houses quite a number of tribes. Though quite small in size the, the tribes of Manipur that have thronged here are quite innumerable each contributing to uniqueness in socio- cultural exuberances of the whole of the Indian subcontinents. The origin and development of the tribes of Manipur is quite enriched. Most of them have migrated from nearby regions like Assam , Meghalaya, etc and thus incorporated their own traditional beliefs in the whole culture and tradition of Manipur state. Festivals and fairs also are integral part of the life of tribes of Manipur. To celebrate the festivals in proper spirit and enthusiasm, all the tribes of Manipur have incorporated special dance forms and musical melodies. The tribes of Manipur are still staunch believers of all superstitions and prejudices and this fact has been emphasized time and again by the anthropologists. Artistic endeavors of these tribes of Manipur, mainly farmers, are nicely found in the products like weaving clothes, potteries etc. Society is mainly matrilineal and cross cousin marriages are widely prevalent. Rice is the staple food and the tribes of Manipur also grow large quantities of cash crops.

As per the recent `Scheduled Caste and scheduled Tribes Lists (modification) Orders 1956, Part X Manipur, ` the Constitution of India have earmarked a total of 29 tribal communities in the whole of Manipur state. The tribes of Manipur are as follows Aimol, Anal, Angami, Chiru, Chothe, Gangte, Hmar, Kabui, Kacha Naga, Koirao, Koireng, Kom, Lamgang, Mao, Maram, Maring, Lushai tribes, Monsang, Moyon, Paite, Purum, Ralte, Sema, Simte, Sukte, Tangkhul, Thadou, Vaiphei and Zou.

Angami Tribe: Angami tribes follow a simple lifestyle of, quite similar to all the other tribes of Manipur. They are mainly farmers, cultivating almost twenty-six varieties of paddy. Exquisite woodcrafts and artifacts are important. Festivals are feted, with ten day long Phousanyi is important.

Baite Tribe: Baite tribes are important which has a literal meaning signifying one who cannot walk properly due to injury. Special prices are being paid at the times of marriages.

Chiru Tribe: Chiru tribes amidst their deep tradition, music, dance and culture reverberates the aura of the colorful Manipur.