Bodo Tribal in Assam: History, Culture and Education

India is a home to large variety of Indigenous people. The Scheduled Tribe population represents one of the most economically insolvent and marginalized groups in India, with a population of more than 10.2 crores, India have the solitary largest tribal population in the world. The Bodos are a Tibeto-Burman speaking, Indo-Mongoloid ethnic group. In the present times, the Bodos are well known to be the largest plains tribes of Assam. The Boro people are supposed to be the migrants of Chines origin by the scholars, and their language belonging to the Tibeto-Burman language family. From mythological to historical period hundreds of Boro kings ruled under diverse dynastic. The Asura dynasty, the Kirata dynasty, the Mlecha dynasty, the Varman dynasty, the Pralambha dynasty, the Sala Stambha dynasty, the Kachari dynasty ruled before British came. Culture of the society of the Bodo tribe includes dancing, singing etc. They practice a culture recognized as Bathouism. The plant called Siju is worshipped as a symbol of Bathou emblem. To worship, a clean ground near the home or the courtyard of the habitat is chosen. One pair of Betel nut called Gol betel leaf called pathwi is presented. The offering even included milk, rice and sugar. For the Kherai puja an alter is placed in the rice field. The Bodos do not have the custom of dowry and caste system as per their rules of Brahma Dharma. In Assam, in respect of education the tribal are facing a lot of calamity. Bodo tribes live in forest and plain areas and hence their percentage of education is almost low in Assam. And if there are any chance; but their economic conditions stops them going school. Education acquires special attention for the Bodo communities in Assamese society, which is facing a multiplicity of old problems leading to stern exploitation. Education helps in setting the process expansion by helping them not only to adjust themselves properly to the changing conditions but also provide them an opportunity to demonstrate their mental faculties. For Bodo community, education is an input not only for their economic upliftment, but also for promoting towards education. It helps them for budding in built strength to face new challenges confronting them. This study is based on different relevant research paper,books, national and international journal from websites. To find out the study on Bodos history, Bodos culture and Bodos educational status in Assam.