Ulladan

The Ulladan,¹ also known as Nayadi or Nadi,² are an indigenous³ Scheduled Tribe group found in Kerala, south India. In the 2011 census their population was estimated to be around 16,230.² They are primarily located in the Kasaragod District of Kerala.

The Ulladan have mostly converted to Hinduism. Sastha, Siva and Bhadrakali are especially worshipped. A pilgrimage centre to them is Sabarimala Sastha temple.²

References

The Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India. The Survey. 2002.
"Indigenous Communities of Kerala – Kerala Forest Department". Retrieved 22 September 2025.
Misra, Unknown (2004). Studies in Indian Anthropology:. ISBN 978-81-7033-850-5. The social and historical background of the ullada is not clearly established . However, it is generally considered that the communities like Kadar, Paniyar, Vedar, Ulladan and Urali are indigenous and others like Mala araya ...

External links

website on scheduled tribes in Idukki District

[1] The Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India. The Survey. 2002.

[kerala_forest_department-2] "Indigenous Communities of Kerala – Kerala Forest Department". Retrieved 22 September 2025.

[3] Misra, Unknown (2004). Studies in Indian Anthropology:. ISBN 978-81-7033-850-5. The social and historical background of the ullada is not clearly established . However, it is generally considered that the communities like Kadar, Paniyar, Vedar, Ulladan and Urali are indigenous and others like Mala araya ...

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