People
Utkala Brahmins
The Utkala Brahmins are native to Odisha and have been known to be the historical caretakers of the holy Jagannath Temple in Puri . .
Utkala Brahmins
Jyotish
The caste comprises people who practised astrology originally. Sources state that these people were part of ...
Jyotish
Karanas
the Karanas are considered to be the second prominent caste in Odisha. They were traditionally office-record keepers at ...
Karanas
Khandayats
Khandait were originally a landed militia caste from Odisha, who served as feudal chiefs ....
Khandayats
Chasa
Native to Odisha, the community derives its name from the Odia word ‘Chasa’ itself, which means ...
Chasa
Gopal
Gopal also called ‘Gauda’ is a synonym of the Ahir (Yadav) caste hailing from Odisha State ...
Gopal
Gopal also called ‘Gauda’ is a synonym of the Ahir (Yadav) caste hailing from Odisha State in East India. Traditionally, they are engaged in dairy farming, cattle-herding, cultivation, and palanquin bearing. According to the census of India, numerically they are the second largest population in Odisha and comprise more than 16% of the population of the state.
Kansabanik
Kansabanik is a Hindu caste found in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam ...
Kansabanik
Paikas
The word ‘Paika’ is derived from the Odia word ‘Padatika’, meaning footsoldier. As the name ...
Paikas
Kamar
The Kamar caste or ‘Kamara’ is an Indian caste native to Odisha. They are a sub-caste of ...
Kamar
The Kamar caste or ‘Kamara’ is an Indian caste native to Odisha. They are a sub-caste of the Karmakar caste that hails from Bengal. Traditionally, they were blacksmiths by profession, commonly making agricultural equipment like sickles, axes, spades, crowbars etc.