The Mankidia (also known as Mankadia, Mankidi, Mankirdia)[2][3][4] are a nomadic ethnic group of India that live in Odisha.
Mankidias mostly live in the Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, Kalahandi and Sundergarh districts.
They might have migrated to different parts of Odisha and finally settled in the hilly areas.
They move around forests in small bands and stay at different temporary makeshift settlements called tanda/tandia.
They also worship their ancestors for good health and success in hunting and harvesting forest produce.