![]() Even though conducting a DNA study of these people is nearly impossible under the current circumstances, an attempt to elucidate their origins based on studies conducted within other Andamanese tribes is indeed plausible. This figure was drawn only on the basis of an aerial survey by a Government helicopter flying over the island. Even though precise population figures do not exist, in 2001 the officials conducting the Census of India roughly estimated the population to be around 39. Very little is known about this tribe, which is believed to be one of the most isolated tribes remaining in the world. The population of Sentinelese is 39 as per the 2001 census.An idyllic island in the Indian Ocean, North Sentinel Island, lying westward off of the Andaman archipelago’s southern tip, is well-known for the reputation of its indigenous inhabitants, the Sentinelese people. ![]() ![]() Sentinelese, both men and women do not wear cloths. Sentinelese also build temporary huts in their camps. They do not have the oars and therefore Canoes are propelled with long poles. Sentinelese have dug – out Canoe which is used to move in the shallow coastal waters. They fish in the coastal waters with bows and arrows and hunt wild pigs available on North Sentinel island. Sentinelese are the hunting, fishing and gathering tribe. However, the Sentinelese continue to be skeptical about the outsiders including the Contact Expedition Team. Since then the Sentinelese have accepted gifts from the Contact Party. A break through was achieved when the Contact team of the Administration led by Shri S.A.Awaradi, former Director of Tribal Welfare could establish the first ever friendly contact with the Sentinelese on 4th January 1991. The Contact Expeditions of Andaman and Nicobar Administration goes to the North Sentinel Island periodically. They also are hostile like Jarawas to outsiders. The Sentinelese tribe inhabits the small North Sentinel Island. The population of Jarawas is 240 as per the census 2001. They use crude rafts to cross creeks and streams. They build temporary huts in their camps. Jarawas collect fruits and roots including honey from the forest. Molluscus constitute major part of their Pisces food. Men fish with bows and arrows in the coastal waters while women catch fish with basket. Unlike Onges and Andamanese, Jarawas do not use dogs for hunting. They hunt wild pigs, monitor lizard with bows and arrows. Jarawas continue to be hunting and gathering nomadic tribe. The first friendly contact was made in 1974 and since then the Jarawas are not hostile to the Contact Team which go with gifts like Coconut, Banana and other fruits. The Andaman & Nicobar Administration have started the Contact Expeditions periodically to Jarawas to befriend them. They are hostile and, at times, enter into areas where the Bengali and other people have been settled by the Government. The Jarawas are inhabiting presently the Western coast of Middle Andaman and South Andaman Islands. The present population of Onges is 96 as per the census 2001. Onges go for hunting and fishing occasionally. are being provided t by the Administration. Coconut plantation has been raised for the benefit of Onges Medical care, free ration etc. This Hunting and Gathering tribe has also been settled by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration at Dugong Creek and South Bay on Little Andaman Island. The Onges are inhabiting the Little Andaman Island. Onges are one of the most primitive tribes in India. The Andaman Government setup a statue for these Brave Soldiers in the Sea Shore of Marina Park as a memorial as it brings the spark of first freedom movement in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The population of great Andamanese is only 43 as per the census 2001. On 14th May 1859 great andamanese having a soldier strength of 400-600 people bravely fought the British soldiers who had modern equipments, thus has its impression in the history as “The Battle of Aberdeen”. The great Andamanese is also known for their brave History in the past where they fought with bows and arrows with the English men who tried to occupy their land. However, they do sometime go for hunting and fishing. As such, Andamanese are no longer a nomadic tribe. Further free ration including cloths is also being provided to them. The Administration has provided houses and raised Coconut Plantation for the upliftment of Andamanese. took large toll and the population was reduced to present 43 individuals only. Various diseases including influenza etc. This was the largest tribe earlier before the establishment of Penal Settlement in Andaman Islands. The Great Andamanese tribe is settled presently on the Strait Island by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
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