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For some names like “Mari” it is advisable to include “tribal india” or “tribe india” in your search: type “madia maria tribe india” for the community variously known as Maria or Madia
Settlements sometimes transcend national or administrative boundaries (e.g. the Santals of India and Bangladesh)
Where different spellings apply preference is given to the variants found in most sources including government institutions (e.g. Santal for Santhal)
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