Gopal (caste)
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"Gauda (caste)" redirects here. For similar name pastoralist society of Jharkhand, see Gour (caste). For its namesake other uses, see Gopal.
Gopal or Gouda is an Indian caste,[3][4][5] from Odisha State in East India. Their traditional occupations include dairy farming, cattle herding, cultivation and carrying palanquins of deities.[6][7] They also worked as Paikas (soldiers) under the kings.[8][9] Gopal is the name of the milkmen or herdsmen caste in Odisha, which is known by other names (such as Ahir, Yadav, Goala etc.) in various parts of India.[10][11]
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Gopal (Gauda) | |
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Classification | Ahir (Yadav) |
Religions | Hinduism |
Languages | Odia |
Populated states | Odisha |
Population | 431,474 (1901 census)[1] 890,702 (1931 census)[2] |
Subdivisions | Mathurapuria Gopapuria Magadhaa |
Related groups | Ahir, Sadgope |
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According to 1931 census of India, they are second largest caste by numbers and comprise around 9% of Odisha's population.[12]