 There are about 38 dominant tribes in West Bengal, which together form 2% of its population.Santhals, Oraons, Mundas, Koras, Mahalis, Mrus, Loharas, Lodhas, Malpaharias, Bhutias, Lepchas, Gurkhas, Sabars, Garos, Cheros and Ravas are some of them.The variety in the religious beliefs and traditions of people in West Bengal make it an interesting culture-conglomerate.