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   What is the Irula tribe known for?

   • Members of India’s Irula tribe are known for their ancient and intimate knowledge of snakes (Credit: Jeff Rotman/Alamy) Known for their ancient and intimate knowledge of snakes, the Irula tribe’s skills form an important but nearly invisible part of the healthcare system in India.

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   How many people are in the Irula tribe?

   • A scheduled tribe, their population in this region is estimated at around 200,000 people. People of Irula ethnicity are called Irular, and speak Irula, which belongs to the Dravidian languages family. The tribe numbers around 200,000 spread across three states: 189,621 in Tamil Nadu, 23,721 in Kerala and 10,259 in Karnataka.

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   What ethnicity is Irula?

   • Irula, also known as Iruliga, are a Dravidian ethnic group inhabiting the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. A scheduled tribe, their population in this region is estimated at around 200,000 people. People of Irula ethnicity are called Irular, and speak Irula, which belongs to the Dravidian languages family.

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   Why is Tamil Nadu called Irular?

   • (Irular Tribe Children. Reference: The Hindu, Tamil) Among these six tribes, the Irulars are the most important tribes in South India spread over Tamil Nadu. It is believed that this name is derived from the word “darkness”. It is believed that they got this name because they lived in dense dark forests.

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   Are Irula tribals facing an uncertain future?

   • Despite gaining global attention for making a profit of ₹ 2.36 crore by extracting and selling 1800 gm of snake venom over the last three years, a cooperative society of Irula tribals located on Chennai's outskirts is facing an uncertain future. An Irular family in the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. (Shutterstock) (HT_PRINT)

   A Tamil Nadu tribe supplies 80% of India’s anti-snake venom but

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   Why are irulas important to afforestation?

   • For instance, the Irula community in India has been associated with healing, traditional medicine, and snake catching for decades. They are instrumental in afforestation projects because of their knowledge of local biodiversity and ecosystems — resulting in the formation of seed banks.

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   Irula, also known as Iruliga, are a Dravidian ethnic group inhabiting the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. [3] A scheduled tribe, their population in this region is estimated at around 200,000 people. [4] [5] People of Irula ethnicity are called Irular, and speak Irula, which belongs to the Dravidian languages family. [6]

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   Sep 19, 2018 · Known for their ancient and intimate knowledge of snakes, the Irula tribe’s skills form an important but nearly invisible part of the healthcare system in India.

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   Sep 23, 2024 · The Irula tribe is one of the most distinct and historically significant indigenous communities of southern India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Known for their ancient practices, deep connection with nature, and unique cultural heritage, the Irulas offer insights into India’s rich anthropological and ecological diversity.

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   Tamil Nadu's Irula community, renowned for its unique skills in catching snakes and rodents, plays a crucial role in public health by supplying nearly 80% of the venom used for antidotes in...

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   Mar 3, 2023 · The ancestors of the Irulars are the primitive black race that entered India from Africa. Not only the Kuravar tribes, but Irulars also lived in Kurinji land, the first of the five lands. Anthropological studies say that they are original Tamil inhabitants.

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   Sep 27, 2018 · The Irula Snake-cooperative has revolutionised the treatment of snake-bites in India and produces enough anti-venom to supply hospitals across the country. T he Irula tribe, one of India’s oldest indigenous communities, lives along the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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   Sep 25, 2023 · For instance, the Irula community in India has been associated with healing, traditional medicine, and snake catching for decades. They are instrumental in afforestation projects because of their knowledge of local biodiversity and ecosystems — resulting in the formation of seed banks.