The Chutiyas are the most economical and socially backward people of Assam, There backwardness is not limited to one aspect. In every aspect like economic, social, political, occupational and educational they lag behind. There are many socio-political causes of backwardness of the Chutiyas. These can be
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enumerated as — historical background, political background, geographical background, natural and environmental background, social background, economic background and educational background.