Their range of cultural development is from the primitive Hill Bhuiya to the Hindu-influenced landowning Bhuiya. Hundreds of different animals live in eastern India, including elephants, Bengal tigers, and monkeys. Six wildlife sanctuaries in Orissa alone have helped to preserve their existence. Most of the land inhabited by the Orisi is rural and the soil is very fertile. Consequently, most of the Orisi earn a living as farmers.
Rice is the principal crop grown, just as it is in most of central and East India.
Wheat, barley, and corn are also raised. The soil in the state of Orissa, however, is not as fertile because of poor cultivation methods and the untimely rains. It is therefore difficult for the Orisi farmers living in this area to produce enough crops. The majority of the Orisi's industries are located in South Bihar and West Bengal. There, copper, coal, steel, and iron are manufactured.