Garo people

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the geographic distribution?Primarily Meghalaya (India) and Mymensingh Division (Bangladesh)
2. What is the ethnic affiliation?Tibeto-Burman ethnic group
3. Who are the Garo people?They are an indigenous group mainly in Meghalaya, India, and also in Bangladesh. They are the second‑largest ethnic group in Meghalaya, making up about a third of the state’s population.
4. Where do the Garo people live?Most Garo people live in the hilly state of Meghalaya in India. They also live in parts of Bangladesh, such as Mymensingh, Sherpur, and Jamalpur.

Indigenous: Relating to the original inhabitants of a region, possessing distinct cultural traditions.
Tibeto-Burman languages: A large family of languages spoken across parts of Asia, including Tibet and Burma.
Matrilineal society: A social system where lineage, property, and social status are passed down through the female line.
Cultural preservation: The effort to maintain and protect the unique traditions, customs, and heritage of a community.