TRIBES OF MALKANGIRI
DIDAYEES:-
Didayees are setteled in Malkangiri on the both sides of the river Machhakunda in the centre of Kandakamberu Hills. Didayees live in five panchayat of Kudumulugumma Panchayat Samiti. Didayees have their own langauge. They live in houses made of wood and bambo. They color the walls of the houses. Thier houses are very neat anc clean, hunting, fishing and cultivation are the main occupation of Didayees. They are very religious in faith. The cultural life, hospitality and method of treatment of deases are most praise worthy. For the development of Didayees there is a Didayee Development Organisation formed by the Government is working here.