Study on an Introduction to Halakki Tribes at Uttara Kannada District

The Halakki Vokkaliga is a group of vokkaligas, predominantly in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Halakki Vokkaligas living in the foot of Western Ghats are known as the "Aboriginals of Uttara Kannada". Their way of living is still ancient. The women adorn themselves with beads and necklaces, heavy nose rings and distinctive ornaments. Their total population is about 1309. The major community residing in this place is Nador. Most people presently residing in Torke are agriculturists. Others indulge in salt production, government jobs, contracting etc.Apart from a sizeable "Halakki-Vokkaliga" community in "Devana", a moderate sized "Harikantra" or fishermen community is also found in Hoskatt. Four population groups, namely, Halakkis, Siddis, Gonds and Havyak Brahmins of Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka state of South India. The term Halavakki is said to be derived from the Kannada term halu which means milk and akki means rice. Halakki Vakkals, also spelt as Halwakki Vakkel, are a major cultivating community and are confined to the coastal taluks of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The researcher has made attempt to study the Halakki Vokkaliga tribes from Ankola, Uttara Kannada. The main aim is to study is to introduce and identify the challenges of Halakki Vokkaligas. And the objectives are the present practices and the life style of the people and the issues and challenges faced by the Halakki Vokkaligas. The study is exploratory in nature used primary and secondary data as case study.