• Tanmoy Acharjee
• Dr.Ankita Paul

The Santhal community, one of the largest tribal groups in India, has undergone significant transformations in their socio-cultural and economic life over the decades. This study aims to explore the civilization process of the Santhal community in rural Tripura, focusing on the gradual changes in lifestyle, education, livelihood, and social structure. Through qualitative fieldwork and participatory observation in selected Santhal-inhabited villages, the paper investigates how modernization, government policies, and rural development initiatives have influenced their traditional customs and identity. The findings reveal that while the Santhals have embraced aspects of modernization such as education and improved livelihoods, they continue to preserve their cultural roots, language, and community solidarity, reflecting a hybrid form of civilization.

Santhal Community, Civilization Process, Tribal Development, Rural Tripura, Socio-cultural Change, Modernization.

"A Study on Civilization Process of Santhal Community with special reference to Tripura", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.b503-b518, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511166.pdf

"A Study on Civilization Process of Santhal Community with special reference to Tripura", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppb503-b518, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511166.pdf