Oraon

Northern Indian tribal (adivasi) community. The Oraons are concentrated
in the southwestern corner of modern
Bihar, in the geologic region known as
the Ranchi Plateau. The land is quite
poor, and for many life is very difficult.
For a discussion of the difficulties of
Oraon life, see Sudhir Kakar, Shamans,
Mystics, and Doctors, 1991.