Koli people
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The Koli is an Indian caste found in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka,[1] Odisha[2] and Jammu and Kashmir states in India.[3] Koli is an agriculturist caste of Gujarat but in coastal areas they also work as fishermen along with agriculture. In the beginning of 20th century, the Koli caste was recognised as a Criminal Tribe under Criminal Tribes Act by the Indian Government because of their anti-social activities during World War I.
Indian caste
कोली, કોલી, कोळी | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Languages | |
| Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bhil, Kachi Koli, Konkani, Kannada | |
| Religion | |
| Hindu, Muslim, Christian | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kori, Koli Christians |
The Koli caste forms the largest caste-cluster in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, comprising 24% and 30% of the total population in those states respectively.[4][5]