Dhor Koli
The Dhor Koli[1] (also known as Tokre Koli, or Tokare Koli)[2] (Marathi: टोकरे कोळी) is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Maharashtra,[3] Gujarat,[4] Karnataka[5] and Rajasthan.[6][dead link] Dhor Kolis are bamboo cutters by profession.[3]
Dhor Koli ढोर कोळी (टोकरे कोळी) | |
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Subcaste of the Koli caste | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Location | |
Parent tribe | Kolis of Maharashtra |
Population | 1,12,190 in Karnataka[7] |
Demonym | Marathi Koli |
Branches |
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Language | |
Religion | Hindu |
Surnames |
Dhor Kolis are the third largest tribe in Karnataka state of India after Kuttanayakan and Kokna tribes.[7]
Origin and distribution
The Dhor Kolis derived their name from the Kannada word for dodda (means, Big); they are also known as Tokre Kolis because they were bamboo cutters. They have traditionally had a reputation for alleged dacoity.[8]
They are distributed in the Nashik, Thane and Greater Mumbai districts of Maharashtra and are also found in Surat and Dang districts of Gujarat.[8]
Clans
The Dhor Kolis are divided into several clans. Their prominent clans include:[8][9]
Classification
The Dhor Kolis are classified as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of Karnataka,[10] Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan[6] states of India.
References
- ^ Tribhuwan, Robin D.; Savelli, Laurence (2003). Tribal Masks and Myths. New Delhi, India, Asia: Discovery Publishing House. pp. 13–14. ISBN 978-81-7141-636-3.
- ^ "Koli community hopeful of getting ST tag in Karnataka". The Times of India. 25 June 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b Chahel, Paramjot Singh (30 October 2015). Undisclosed Facts of Tribal Life. New Delhi, India, Asia: Partridge Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4828-3834-3.
- ^ Mehta, Prakash Chandra; Mehta, Sonu (2007). Cultural Heritage of Indian Tribes. New Delhi, India, Asia: Discovery Publishing House. p. 100. ISBN 978-81-8356-327-7.
- ^ Naheed Ataulla (25 June 2017). "Presidential election 2017: Koli community hopeful of getting ST tag in Karnataka". The Times of India. Section: Bengaluru News. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ a b "PART - III". www.rajsec.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ a b Roy, Subarna; Hegde, Harsha V.; Bhattacharya, Debdutta; Upadhya, Vinayak; Kholkute, Sanjiva D. (May 2015). "Tribes in Karnataka: Status of health research". The Indian Journal of Medical Research. 141 (5): 673–687. doi:10.4103/0971-5916.159586. ISSN 0971-5916. PMC 4510769. PMID 26139788.
- ^ a b c Prasad, R. R. (1996). Encyclopaedic Profile of Indian Tribes. New Delhi, India, Asia: Discovery Publishing House. pp. 73–75. ISBN 978-81-7141-298-3.
- ^ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B. V.; India, Anthropological Survey of (2004). Maharashtra. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Prakashan. pp. 1086–1090. ISBN 978-81-7991-101-3.
- ^ "Karnataka State Tribal Welfare". kstrimysuru.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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