The Primitive tribe, also known as the Kurumba, is a Scheduled tribe Adivasi (pattika vargam ) residing in Attapadi. They have a distinctive way of life, relying solely on forest resources and living in perfect harmony with nature. Unlike the Irula and Muduka tribes, who have frequent contact with civilization, the Kurumba rarely venture outside of the forest. Their livelihood is sustained by the forest and its resources.The majority of the Kurumba reside in 19 villages, including Anavai, Katukmanna, Tadikund, and Tuduki, located near Silent Valley in Attapadi. They generate income by selling forest products through the Kurumba Tribal Cooperative Society, which was established in 1975 and is only two years away from celebrating its Golden Jubilee.
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The Kurumba tribe's Present life is intricately connected to their society, in addition to the sale of forest products. This group operates under the Putur panchayat in Mannarkkad taluk and is headquartered in Chindaki, located four kilometers inland from Attapadi Mukkali on the Silent Valley route. The group owns one acre and fifteen cents of land, which houses an office, three godowns, a honey processing center, and an eco-organic shop. Additionally, there is a consumer store located in Mukali.
The Kurumba tribe boasts a membership of 1018 individuals and employs four dedicated staff members. Through this group, welfare activities and government schemes are provided to over 3000 Kurumba family members. Furthermore, the group has been able to provide employment opportunities to over 1000 tribals, making it one of the most profitable groups in the state.
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The society is managed by 9 member committee.Out of the 7, seven members are elected by poll and 2 members are the respresentatives of state government. President,Secretary,6 other Electric members. Two state goverment representative(Forest range officer,Attapadi and unit inspector,Attapadi unit Assistant Registrar officer(general)Mannarkad.
President
Chindakki
Secretary
Chindakki ooru
Managing committee member
Anavai ooru
Managing committee member
Gandi ooru
Managing committee member
Pazhayur ooru
Managing committee member
Chindakki
Managing committee member
Chindakki
Managing committee member
Chindakki
Unit Inspector
Asst registrar office (general ) Mannarkkad
Forest Range Officer
Attappadi
Tribal Extension Officer
Agali, Puthur Panchayat
