From all over the world, the anthropologists make a visit to each and every region of the Indian subcontinent. In fact the tribes of Madhya Pradesh are the Scheduled tribes as per the provision of the Constitution of India. The tribes of Madhya Pradesh have ranked in the top in terms of the tribal population. In addition, these tribes of Madhya Pradesh are subgroups in to numbers of castes, which too have got high proportion.

Just like many tribal communities of the Indian subcontinent, these tribes of Madhya Pradesh too are widely oriented towards religion and spiritualism. Animism is the prevalent religion. Although under the influence of modern day trends and tradition, these tribes of Madhya Pradesh even adept to other religious practices namely Jainism, Christianity, and Islam. Quite a number of tribes of Madhya Pradesh have taken up the religious practice of Hinduism also.

The tribes of Madhya Pradesh have carried on the practice of cultivation and farming. However, to supplement their income, some of these tribal groups become labourers in factories, industries etc. No wonder, the enrichment of the culture of these tribes of Madhya Pradesh largely has been possible due to its vistas of elements.

Festivals and fairs are part and parcel of these tribes of Madhya Pradesh. Every year these tribal groups celebrate variety of festival with lots of merry making, dancing and singing. Exquisite dresses both for males and females have become the style marks of these tribes. Mainly at the time of festivals and other joyful social occasions, these tribes of Madhya Pradesh deck up in quite colorful dresses, Also ornaments that these tribal women wear add to their beauty and glamour.

Amongst the tribes of Madhya Pradesh, Bhaina tribes are one of the ancient most tribes which have resided chiefly in the forest areas. These tribal groups are reckoned as scheduled tribe and are found in the Bilashpur District. Bharia tribe is found in the Patalkot valley and its adjoining areas of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The people of this tribal community are known for their usage of medicinal plants to treat various diseases. Binjhwar tribe, another tribal group of Madhya Pradesh has mainly settled down in numerous districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Baster region, maintaining a very good rapport with all the tribes of Madhya Pradesh. The costumes of this tribal community deserve appraisal and the people of this group are adept in making jewelleries from cane, grass, or beads. Sometimes silver is also used as a metal.

Boneya tribes who also are being identified in different names like Bondeya, Bopchi, Korki, Kurku, Kuri, Ramekhera, Kurku-Ruma etc are a major part of Madhya Pradesh. Another tribal group, Damaria tribe, has got an enriched heritage of cultural embellishment as highlighted in wedding rites, clothes, dwellings etc. This tribal group shares a close affinity with the Rajputs. They exhibit brilliance in art and craft.

In Madhya Pradesh, this Dhanwar tribe has taken up several occupations namely hunting, food collectors and also workers. They lead nomadic lives and rear cattle. This tribal group has developed their own cotton industry for their betterment.

The Kawar tribes of Madhya Pradesh are thought to have been descended from the family line of the Kaurava rulers. Another tribal group of this state is the Kharwar tribes. As per some scholars, they fall into the Dravidian family group, there are famous myths regarding their growth and origin. Some hold that this tribal group has a kinship with Suryavanshi Rajputs. A multitude of Kolam tribe, also identified as Kolamboli, Kulme and Kolmi, has settled down in every corner of the state of Madhya Pradesh. According to their past history, these Kolma tribes even worked as priests in the 12th century. They are engaged in farming , food collection etc. to meet their regular need.

Majhi tribes of Madhya Pradesh, make boats in order to sustain their livelihood. They have got identifiable Mongoloid features and are the practitioners of Tantrik religion. Moreover, quite a handful of Majhwar tribe celebrates various colorful festivals through out the year in Madhya Pradesh. The also celebrate different festivals that enrich the whole of the state. Mina tribe has settled down in various places of the region and also has got an inheritance of festivals, fairs, singing and also dancing. Their earlier history portray that they were the descendants of the Matsya incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Apart from these there are some other tribal communities who reside in the region namely the Pao and Saharia tribal communities. Maximum of these Pao tribes are thought to have originated from a `good -willed dragon that also safeguard these tribes at times of need. Delicious dishes, multihued festivals as well as variety of religious exercises are what enable the culture and ritual of these Saharia tribes. Their society is divided in several sub groups.