Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2014

A Societal Study of Medha Community in Haveri District

L. Eshwarappa

Abstract :

Medha’ tribe is called with different names like ‘Medha’, Medar, Myadar, Medaru, Gourig, Buruda, Buddaru etc,. Kittle’s dictionary gives the meaning of ‘Medar– Medaar’ for ‘Medha’. Some people belong to this tribe speak Telugu and Kannada. According to 2011 census by and large there are 37371 Medha tribes in Karnataka. In Haveri, according to a survey, there are 220 families–means 982 people have been residing. These people are good craftsmen and artisans. They prepare baskets, mats, and hand fans with the help of bamboos which is a wonderful art. But unfortunately, their art is not recognised either by academies or by government.

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L.ESHWARAPPA A Societal Study of Medha Community in Haveri District Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.9 September 2014

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