From all over the world, the anthropologists make a visit to each and every region of the Indian subcontinent. The state of Madhya Pradesh cannot be an exception. In fact as per the recordings of the eminent anthropologists, one can find quite a handful of tribes of Madhya Pradesh. 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, Islam. Quite a number of tribes of Madhya Pradesh have taken up the religious practice of Hinduism also.

As far as the occupations of these tribes of Madhya Pradesh are concerned, they have carried on the practice of cultivation and farming. However, to supplement their income, some of these tribes of Madhya Pradesh become laborers 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 tribes of Madhya Pradesh a 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 of Madhya Pradesh. 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.

Below is the comprehensive list of all the tribes of Madhya Pradesh:
Bhaina : Amongst the tribes of Madhya Pradesh, Bhaina tribes is one of the ancient most tribes which have resided chiefly in the forest areas.

Bharia : Major concentration of the Bharia tribal community has been situated in the Patalkot valley and its adjoining areas of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Binjhwar: These Binjhwar tribes have mainly settled down in numerous districts of Madhya Pardseh , including Baster region, maintaining a very good rapport with all the tribes of Madhya Pradseh.

Boneya : In the heartland of Madhya Pradesh , quite a handful of Boneya tribes who also are being identified in different names like Bondeya, Bopchi, Korki, Kurku, Kuri, Ramekhera, Kurku-Ruma etc have settled down.

Damaria: These Damaria tribes gave got an enriched heritage of cultural embellishment as highlighted in wedding rites, clothes , dwellings etc.

Dhanwar: In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, this Dhanwar tribal community has taken up several occupations namely hunting, food collectors and also workers.

Kawar: In the midst of the state of Madhya Pradesh, this Kawar tribal community is thought to have been descended from the family line of the Kaurava rulers.

Kharwar: Although the Kharwar tribal community of the Madhya Pradesh falls into the Dravidian family group, there are famous myths regarding their growth and origin.

Kolam: A multitude of Kolam tribal community , also identified as Kolamboli, Kulme and Kolmi , have settled down in every corner of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Korku: In Madhya Pradseh, several tribes of Madhya Pardesh carry on practices like farming , food collection etc.

Majhi : In order to sustain their livelihood, this Majhi tribal community, who have got identifiable Mongoloid features, make boats .

Majhwar: Quite a handful of Majhwar tribal community celebrate various colorful festivals through out the year

Mina: This Mina tribal community have settled down in various places of the region and also have got an inheritance of festivals, fairs, singing and also dancing.

Pao: Maximum of these Pao tribes are thought to have originated from a `good -willed dragon who also safeguard these tribes at times of need.

Saharia: Delicious dishes, multihued festivals as well as variety of religious exercises are what enable the culture and ritual of this Saharia tribal community to be improved and dignified.