Irula people
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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]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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213,641[1] (2011 census) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
India | |
Tamil Nadu | 189,621 |
Kerala | 23,721 |
Karnataka | 10,259 |
Languages | |
Irula | |
Religion | |
Hinduism,[2] Traditional Religion, Christianity | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Soliga, Tamil, Yerukala |
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