Description:
The Chakaliband are an indigenous community of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India. They are a sub-group of the Koya community and speak the Chakaliband dialect of the Koya language. They are also known as the Koya Chakaliband. The Chakaliband are believed to have originated in the Kaveri region of Tamil Nadu. They are thought to have migrated to the Nilgiris district in the early 20th century. They are a small community, numbering around 2,000 people. They are involved in agriculture, cattle farming, and forestry. They are also known for their traditional music and dance.
