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The Mijis
The Mijis, is a small group
of people who live in the valley of Bichom river. Accordin g
to their own tradition and belief they had originally
migrated from the plains and even claim to have connections with the kings who
ruled over Assam.
Marriage among the Mijis usually take place by negotiation.
Nominal
bride price is given by the parents of the bridegroom. Other social systems
like inheritance is through the male line. All the sons get equal shares
of the property left by the father. The main house is inherited by the eldest son.
After the death of the father, the unmarried daughters live with their brothers
who are responsible for giving them away in marriage.
Sherdukpens
The Sherdukpens are also a small tribe inhabiting the
southern part of the Bondila Range in the valleys of Tengapani river. The main
concentration is spread over the three main villages of Kupa, Jigaon and
Shergaon. However at present, some of them have settled in Kameng bari areas, a
new settlement area under Bhalukpong circle.
Their society is patriarchal.
A greater share of inheritance
devolves from father to the eldest son. Monogamy is the prevailing form of
marriage among the Sherdukpens.
Deori
The Deori have three distinct groups or 'khels' namely (a)
Dibongia (b) Tengapania and (c) Borgoya and each of the group or
khel has a number of clans of its own. There are 24 clans of these three groups or
khel of the Deoris.
Education
In education,
Arunachal Pradesh has made considerable
strides. Arunachal Pradesh has now its own university and several degree colleges.
The vast area over which Arunachal Pradesh is
spread, the expansion of educational facilities is impressive. The state has 68 higher secondary schools and
1280 primary schools and 324 middle schools.
Religion & Language
Main languages spoken in the
state are Assamese, Bengali and Hindi. The
major population of the state are Buddhists by religion, the others are
Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs etc.
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