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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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   Who are irulas & why are they important?

   • Irulas, who live behind the curtains of the Indian healthcare system, are the major antivenom providers that supply hospitals nationwide. With the disappearance of their traditions and culture due to urbanisation, the country’s medical system may face a considerable loss.

   Irula People: An Essential But Invisible Component Of The Global

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   Is Irula a Tamil language?

   • Diffloth (1968) had concluded that Irula is closely related to Tamil. Louis had suggested that Irula is a dialect of Tamil with more Kannada language words. But Kamil Zevelibil (1973) had treated the Irula as a separate language. S. V. Shanmugam (1942) also defined Irula as a separate language in South Dravidian family. R.

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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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2. www.bbc.com › travel › articleThe snake people of southern India - BBC

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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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   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.

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5. madrascourier.com › environment › irula-people-anIrula People: An Essential But Invisible Component Of The ...

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   Mar 7, 2024 · The Irula tribe is one of India’s oldest indigenous communities. They are known for their ancient and personal knowledge of snakes and live along the north-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Their abilities are a necessary but nearly invisible component of India’s healthcare system.

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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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   Sep 7, 2020 · As far as Irulas are concerned, their classification is based on language influence. The Irula language or speakers whose language is influenced by Tamil are known as veTTaka:kadu and me:lena:du Irulas. Similarly, Malayalam influences Irula speech to form ura:Li Irula and Kannada, kasaba Irula.

8. www.bbc.com › news › world-asia-india-38794352The Indian tribesmen catching giant snakes in Florida

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   Feb 6, 2017 · The once-nomadic Irula tribespeople from India show why they are the world's 'best' snake-catchers.

9. www.hindustantimes.com › analysis › a-tamil-naduA Tamil Nadu tribe supplies 80% of India’s anti-snake venom ...

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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...