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We are delighted to present the Mirgan website, a space dedicated to sharing information about the Mirgan people. Here, you can explore our culture, literature, local stories, newsletters, inspiring thoughts, and photo gallery. We invite you to discover more about our heritage and hope this website will be informative, meaningful, and enjoyable for you.
History of Mirgan
Geography
The Mirgan language is primarily spoken in the border region of Koraput, Nowrangpur districts of Orissa and Bastar, Dantewada, Narayanpur, Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh. The Mirgan community of Orissa is said to have migrated from Bastar district (SCSTRTI). They now live in Koraput and Nowrangpur districts, in the area spreading from Kotpad to Umarkote. But the majority Mirgan speaking population lives in Bakawand, Jagdalpur, Bastar and Tokapal tahsils of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.
Language and people
The name Mirgan is referred to both the language and community. Racially they are of Indo-Aryan descent. The Mirgan community has been declared a General Caste by the Indian government. The Mirgan people are a small ethnic group in India. This people mainly reside in state of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Historically, the Mirgan people are known for their skills in weaving and clothe production, specializing in black and red cloth particularly in the traditional handloom industry. Their community has long been associated with creating fine fabrics, and they have passed down their craftsmanship skills through generations.
The Mirgan community of Kotpad is famous for their exquisite organic dyed textile. The natural dye is manufactured from the bark of aul tree grown in this area. However, manufactured material is replacing their traditional cloth. Therefore, many Mirgan people left their traditional weaving profession and started working in fields.
Traditional Clothe
