Kathotiya Tribal Village: Identity, Indigenous Knowledge System, Rock Shelter Paintings and the Impact of Modernization in Sehore District, Madhya Pradesh

Author(s)	Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Mohammad Danish Majid
Country	India
Abstract	The Kathotiya Tribal Rock Shelter Paintings, situated in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, represent a significant repository of indigenous cultural heritage, traditional knowledge systems, and evolving tribal identities. This paper examines the historical and cultural significance of these rock art traditions, focusing on the demographic and socio-cultural profile of the surrounding tribal settlements within the Anwali Kheda region, including villages such as Anwali Kheda, Rabiyabad, Lasudlya Bazyaft, Kota-Karar, Ammay, Bawlikheda, Beel Khed Khurd, and Khari.
Keywords	Tribal Communities, Rock Art, Indigenous Knowledge, Cultural Identity, Modernization, Education, Sustainability, Madhya Pradesh.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-06

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