The Boro is the largest ethnolinguistic group in the Assam state of India. They are a part of the greater Bodo-Kachari family of ethnolinguistic groups and are spread across northeastern India.
They are concentrated mainly in the Bodoland autonomous region of Assam, though Boros inhabit all other districts of Assam.
Boros speak the Boro language, a Boro-Garo language of the Tibeto-Burman family, which is recognized as one of the twenty-two scheduled languages in the Indian Constitution.
The Boro, along with other cognate groups of Bodo-Kachari peoples, are prehistoric settlers believed to have migrated at least 3000 years ago.
The Bodo-Kachari were also some of the first people to rear silkworms and produce silk material. They were considered advanced in rice cultivation in Assam during that time period.
The Boro people are recognized as a plains tribe in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and have special powers in the Bodo Territorial Region, an autonomous division.
The Bodo Tribal Community of Assam is considered the earliest immigrants of Assam and plays a significant role in the culture and tradition of the state.
The Bodo tribe is known to be the earliest immigrants in Assam, mainly concentrated in Brahmaputra valleys. They are the largest minority group in the state. It is believed that this tribe arrived in Assam from Tibet through Bhutan passes.
As the primitive settlers of the Assam valley, the Bodo community is considered the most traditionally and culturally rich community of the state.
Their rich culture incorporates elements like dancing and singing, reflecting their numerous religious practices and beliefs. Bathouism holds special importance among them.
Their main food consists of non-vegetarian dishes like pork and fish. Oma Bedor, Onla, and Narzi are their main cuisines.The main festival of the Bodo community is "Baishagu," celebrated every year during the month of April.