Kachari

The term "Kachari" can refer to a group of people who speak Tibeto-Burman languages and are primarily located in the northeastern Indian states of Assam and Meghalaya, as well as in Bangladesh. They are the largest minority group in Assam and are concentrated in the northern Brahmaputra River valley.1

The Kachari are one of many tribes that make up the Bodo people. Historically, they were dominant in Assam until around 1825. While most are settled farmers, they formerly practiced shifting cultivation. The Kachari tribe is divided into clans named after natural elements, and descent and property succession are through the male line. They have a tribal religion with a pantheon of village and household gods.1

It is important to note that "Kachari" can also be a variant spelling of "cachari". Additionally, the term "Kachin" refers to tribal peoples in northeastern Myanmar, India, and China who speak Tibeto-Burman languages. The "Kachchhi language" is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, India.234