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People
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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
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Jyotish
The caste comprises people who practised astrology originally. Sources state that these people were part of ...
Jyotish
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Karanas
the Karanas are considered to be the second prominent caste in Odisha. They were traditionally office-record keepers at ...
Karanas
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Khandayats
Khandait were originally a landed militia caste from Odisha, who served as feudal chiefs ....
Khandayats
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Chasa
Native to Odisha, the community derives its name from the Odia word ‘Chasa’ itself, which means ...
Chasa
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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.
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Kansabanik
Kansabanik is a Hindu caste found in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam ...
Kansabanik
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Paikas
The word ‘Paika’ is derived from the Odia word ‘Padatika’, meaning footsoldier. As the name ...
Paikas
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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.