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03 February, 2026
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The public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has recently sought inputs from the Programme Head of All India Radio (AIR), Imphal, regarding the recruitment of staff to resume live radio broadcasts in the Thadou language and other major dialects of Manipur. This initiative aims to promote linguistic inclusion, preserve indigenous tribal languages, and strengthen cultural representation through public broadcasting in the border state.
About the Thadou Tribe
The Thadou are an indigenous tribal community primarily residing in the hill regions surrounding the Imphal Valley in Manipur. According to the 2011 Census, the total population of the Thadou tribe in Manipur was 1,90,595. They constitute the second largest tribal group in the state, next only to the Meiteis (Manipuris).
Apart from Manipur, smaller populations of the Thadou tribe are also found in Nagaland, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Delhi.
Language
The Thadou people speak Thadou and Chin, languages that belong to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family. Culturally and linguistically, the Thadou are part of the broader Chin-Kuki-Mizo ethnic community.
Settlement Pattern
Thadou settlements are usually located in forested hill areas. Villages are commonly established on ridge tops or just below ridges. There is no fixed urban planning or clearly demarcated village boundary.
The village chief’s house is generally the largest dwelling in the village. A platform outside the chief’s house serves as a community space where men gather to discuss important matters and resolve disputes.
Economy
The Thadou tribe primarily follows a subsistence-based economy. Their main economic activities include animal domestication, cultivation, hunting, and fishing. Jhum (slash-and-burn) agriculture is the predominant form of cultivation practiced by the community.
Religious Beliefs
Traditionally, the Thadou practiced an animistic religion, which involved the worship of nature spirits and belief in a supreme god known as Pathen. However, in the present day, almost the entire Thadou population follows Christianity.
Festivals and Culture
The Thadou people share cultural traditions with other Chin-Kuki-Mizo communities. The Hun-Thadou Festival is an important annual cultural celebration of the community. It is observed during the arrival of the New Year and showcases traditional customs, music, dance, and social practices.
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