Barmans in Cachar

The Dimasa Kachari plains tribe (Dimasa language speakers) of Cachar are known as Barman,[1] forming one of the indigenous tribes of undivided Cachar (including Dima-Hasao, Hailakandi and Karimganj). The Dimasas, inhabiting in the Cachar district are officially recognized as one of the Scheduled Tribes under the plains category in Assam in the name called “Barmans in Cachar”.

Barman Dimasa damsel while performing Baidima, the traditional dance.
Barman Dimasa damsel performing Baidima, the traditional dance.
  1. ^ Kolb, Michael R. (2019). Out Of The Hills Young Dimasas and Traditional Religion. Assam: North Eastern Social Research Centre. p. 30. ISBN 978-81-938785-0-7.