Bhunjia
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 22,953 (2011) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Odisha | 12,350 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10,603 |
| Languages | |
| Bhunjia, Chhattisgarhi, Odia | |
| Religion | |
| Autonomous Tribal Religion | |
Bhunjias, are an ethnic group found in India mainly reside in Sunabeda plateau in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. They are mostly found in Nuapada district, which is roughly between 22° 55′ N and 21° 30′ N latitude and 82° 35′ E longitude. It was a part of Khariar Zamindari, which formed the eastern and the southeastern region of Raipur district of Chhattisgarh division in Central Province till 1 April 1936, when it was transferred to Odisha on its creation. It is now in Komna block of Nuapada district in Orissa. In Chhattisgarh they are found in Raipur district.