Matia Koli
The Matia Koli,[1] or Matiya Koli is a subcaste of Koli caste mostly found in the Indian state of Gujarat and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.[2][3] Matia Kolis also known as Pirana Kolis because they follow the Pirmath (Satpanth) and worship the Pir Sadardin.[4] Most of the Matia Kolis depends on the Agriculture for livelihood and are marginal farmers, some of the Matia Kolis are landlords.[5]
| Matia Koli | |
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| Subcaste of Koli caste | |
 Regional distribution of Koli subcastes in Gujarat state of India including Matia Kolis | |
| Ethnicity | Koli people |
| Location | Gujarat |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Parent tribe | Kolis of Gujarat |
| Demonym | Koli |
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References
[change | change source]- ↑ Shah, Ghanshyam (2004). Caste and Democratic Politics in India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Permanent Black. pp. 297: The Kolis constitute the largest caste-cluster comprising 24 per cent of the population of Gujarat. They are spread throughout the state. Major jatis of the Kolis are: Chunavaliya, Khant, Patanvadiya, Bareeya, Thakarada or Thakor, Talabda, Dharala, Matia, Gulam. Some of them use the term Koli as a suffix such as Matia Koli or Gulam Koli. ISBN 978-81-7824-095-4.
- ↑ Bidwai, Praful; Mukhia, Harbans; Vanaik, Achin (1996). Religion, Religiosity, and Communalism. Manohar Publishers & Distributors. pp. 219: The Kolis constitute the largest caste-cluster comprising 24 per cent of the population of Gujarat. They are spread throughout the state. Major jatis of the Kolis are: Chunavaliya, Khant, Patanvadiya, Bareeya, Thakarada or Thakor, Talabda, Dharala, Matia, Gulam. Some of them use the term Koli as a suffix such as Matia Koli or Gulam Koli. ISBN 978-81-7304-132-7.
- ↑ Lobo, Lancy (1995). The Thakors of North Gujarat: A Caste in the Village and the Region. New Delhi, India, Asia: Hindustan Publishing Corporation. p. 2. ISBN 978-81-7075-035-2.
- ↑ Sharma, Kanhaiya Lal (1994). Caste and Class in India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Rawat Publications. p. 229. ISBN 978-81-7033-205-3.
- ↑ Shankardass, Rani Dhavan (1988). Vallabhbhai Patel, Power and Organization in Indian Politics. Orient Longman. ISBN 978-0-86131-891-9.