Bhubaneswar: While Odisha’s overall sex ratio is in favour of men, the figure is different among the Juang tribe of Keonjhar district. Data from the tribal-dominated areas reveal that women in this tribal group outnumber men, a rare demographic feature in both state and national contexts. Keonjhar district, home to communities like the Juang, Bhuyan, Santhal, Kolha and Bathudi, has a total population of 18,01,733, including 9,06,487 males and 8,…
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