The Badugas are the largest aboriginal indigenous Tribes among the native tribes of the Nilgiri District.
Unlike most other regions in the country no historical proof is found that the Nilgiris was a part of any kingdom or empire.
It was originally a tribal land and was occupied by aboriginals such as the Badugas, Todas, Kotas, Kurumbas, Irulas, Paniyas, and Kattunayakan.
The Badagas live in nearly 440 villages, called "hattis", throughout the district. Baduga people speak language called "Badugu". Language has no Script.
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