The Dhor Koli [1] (also known as Tokre Koli, or Tokare Koli) [2] is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, [3] Gujarat, [4] Karnataka [5] and Rajasthan. [6] Dhor Kolis are bamboo cutters by profession. [3]
| Dhor Koli ढोर कोळी (टोकरे कोळी) | |
|---|---|
| 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. [8] 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: Partridge Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4828-3834-3.
- ^ Mehta, Prakash Chandra; Mehta, Sonu (2007). Cultural Heritage of Indian Tribes. New Delhi: 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 d Prasad, R. R. (1996). Encyclopaedic Profile of Indian Tribes. New Delhi: 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: Popular Prakashan. p. 1087. ISBN 978-81-7991-101-3.
- ^ "Karnataka State Tribal Welfare". kstrimysuru.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.