The Ghedia Koli, [1] or Ghediya Koli [2] is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat. [3] Their local deity is Bhikha Bapa of Kukasvada of Gujarat. [4]
Ghedia Koli ઘેડિયા કોલી | |
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Subcaste of Koli caste | |
![]() Population of Koli caste in
Bombay Presidency including Ghedia Kolis of
Baroda State | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Location | |
Varna | Warrior |
Parent tribe | Kolis of Gujarat |
Population | 27,437 in the census of 1931 British India |
Demonym | Koli |
Branches |
|
Language | |
Religion | Hinduism |
Surnames |
According to census records of 1931 of Baroda State, there were 27,437 Ghedia Kolis and Bhalia Kolis in Gaekwad's territory. [5]
Ghedia Kolis appear to have been called Ghedia Kolis because they ruled over Ghed region and settled in the Ghed region of Saurashtra , that is , the area lying between Porbander and Veraval of Gujarat. [6]
Here are some prominent clans of Ghedia Kolis of Gujarat:, [6]
Ghedia Kolis are said to have accompanied the rulers of Jethwa tribe when they invaded Kathiawad. They are more respectable among with other Kolis, live chiefly by tillage or cultivation, and have given up their predatory habits because in old days Ghedia Kolis were well known known Dacoit and Pirates of Gujarat and lived by plundering. [7]
Ghedia Kolis are Classified as Other Backward Class, or OBC caste by Government of Gujarat. [8] [9]
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The Ghedia Koli, [1] or Ghediya Koli [2] is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat. [3] Their local deity is Bhikha Bapa of Kukasvada of Gujarat. [4]
Ghedia Koli ઘેડિયા કોલી | |
---|---|
Subcaste of Koli caste | |
![]() Population of Koli caste in
Bombay Presidency including Ghedia Kolis of
Baroda State | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Location | |
Varna | Warrior |
Parent tribe | Kolis of Gujarat |
Population | 27,437 in the census of 1931 British India |
Demonym | Koli |
Branches |
|
Language | |
Religion | Hinduism |
Surnames |
According to census records of 1931 of Baroda State, there were 27,437 Ghedia Kolis and Bhalia Kolis in Gaekwad's territory. [5]
Ghedia Kolis appear to have been called Ghedia Kolis because they ruled over Ghed region and settled in the Ghed region of Saurashtra , that is , the area lying between Porbander and Veraval of Gujarat. [6]
Here are some prominent clans of Ghedia Kolis of Gujarat:, [6]
Ghedia Kolis are said to have accompanied the rulers of Jethwa tribe when they invaded Kathiawad. They are more respectable among with other Kolis, live chiefly by tillage or cultivation, and have given up their predatory habits because in old days Ghedia Kolis were well known known Dacoit and Pirates of Gujarat and lived by plundering. [7]
Ghedia Kolis are Classified as Other Backward Class, or OBC caste by Government of Gujarat. [8] [9]
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