Society
The different social groups characterizing the society of the Kisan are family, lineage, tribe and the village. These social groups live together in the same village. Their affinal kins are found in different neighbouring villages. Different kin groups interact on different social, ceremonial worship and festive occasions. They do not have clan system or they have forgotten it.
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