Jhora
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| Jhora | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha |
| Related groups | Kewat |
Jhora is a caste found in the states of Jharkhand, Chhatishgarh and Odisha in India. Their traditional occupation was fishing and boating.[1][2]
History
[edit | edit source]The traditional occupation of Jhora caste was fishing, boating and farming.[1][clarification needed] They found in district of Simdega, Khunti, Jashpur, Sundargarh and Sambalpur. They used to participate in the battle with Rajput. The king of Biru in Simdega was of Jhora caste.[3]
Due to construction of Bridges in rivers and streams, now they have left the occupation of boating. Now they do farming and fishing for livelihoods.[1][4] They are a neglected community.[2]
Social status
[edit | edit source]They are in the list of Other Backward Class in Jharkhand for reservation.[3][5][6]
References
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