26) Shahapur's Katkari Tribe

Question 1

Which state do they belong to ?

Answer 1

Maharashtra (PVTG)

Question 2

Features of this tribe ?1

Answer 2

1) They are bilingual – Marathi and Konkani
2) Also found in few numbers in Gujarat, Karnataka and Rajasthan
3) Main reason for their social exclusion is their FOOD HABITS

Question 3

Last point is interesting ? What are their food habits ?

Answer 3

They eat Rodents like Mouse, Black rat and The Indian Bandicoot . They believe that by eating these they can live longer