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Bhandari (caste)
Caste in western India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bhandari community is a caste that inhabits the western coast of India. Their traditional occupation was "toddy tapping". They form the largest caste group in the state of Goa, reportedly being over 30% of that state's Hindu population, and play a major role in deciding the future of any political party there.[1][2] Bhandaris are included in the list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Goa and Maharashtra.[3]
For other uses, see Bhandari (disambiguation).
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![]() Bhandari men in western India (c. 1855-1862) | |
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Marathi and various dialects of Konkani | |
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Hinduism | |
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Konkani people |
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