The 'Santhal' tribe, one of India's largest, is primarily concentrated in which states?

The correct answer is Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal . Key Points The Santhals are one of the most prominent Scheduled Tribes in India, ranking as the third-largest tribal community in the country following the Bhils and the Gonds . Geographically, their primary concentration is within the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, encompassing the states of Jharkhand , Odisha , and West Bengal . They also have a significant presence in Bihar and parts of Assam . The community is historically recognized for the Santhal Rebellion (also known as the Santhal Hul ) of 1855 , a massive uprising led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu against the British East India Company and the oppressive Zamindari system . They speak Santali , an Austroasiatic language. It is written in the Ol Chiki script, which was created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925 to preserve the unique linguistic identity of the tribe. According to the 2011 Census , the Santhal population is most dense in Jharkhand , where they constitute a major percentage of the total tribal population. Additional Information Santhal Culture and Identity: The Santhals follow the Sarna religion , which is characterized by the worship of nature, sacred groves ( Jaher ), and a supreme deity known as Marang Buru . Prominent festivals include Sohrai (harvest festival), Baha (flower festival), and Karam , which involve traditional music played on the Tamuk and Tumdak drums. In contemporary politics, the community gained global recognition when Droupadi Murmu , who belongs to the Santhal tribe, was elected as the 15th President of India . Tribes in other regions: Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat are the primary habitats for the Bhil and Gond tribes, which are among the largest in Central India. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are known for smaller, unique tribal groups such as the Toda , Irula , and Kadar . Arunachal Pradesh and Assam feature a diverse range of Tibeto-Burman and Tai-language groups like the Bodo , Mishing , Nyishi , and Adi .