Q. The Asur community, recently seen in the news, primarily resides in which state?
Answer:
Jharkhand
Notes: The Asur community, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG), resides in the Netarhat plateau region of Gumla, Jharkhand. They will soon receive benefits under the Forest Rights Act. The Asurs, with a population of around 23,000 as per the 2011 census, are traditionally iron-smelters and now primarily cultivators. They speak the Asur language, part of the Munda family, and claim descent from ancient Asuras known for metal craft.