Jhora
ReligionsHinduism
CountryIndia
Original stateJharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
Related groupsKewat

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

The traditional occupation of Jhora caste was fishing, boating and farming.[1] 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

They are in the list of Other Backward Class in Jharkhand for reservation.[3][5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "बदहाली में हैं झोरा समुदाय के लोग, खूंटी के रनिया प्रखंड निवासी इन ग्रामीणों का नहीं ले रहा कोई सुध". prabhat khabar. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  2. 1 2 "राजनीतिक दलों के एजेंडा में शामिल नहीं है स्वर्णपुत्र झोरा जाति". naidunia. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  3. 1 2 वीर भारत तलवार (2008). झारखंड के अदिवासियों के बीच: एक एक्टीविस्ट के नोट्स. Bhartiya Jnanpith. p. 579. ISBN 978-8126315673.
  4. "कभी हजारों लोग लगाते थे डुबकी, आज जानवर के नहाने लायक भी नहीं". jagran. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  5. "15 new castes in central OBC list". deccanherald. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  6. "15 new castes included in central OBC list: Govt notification". Hindustantimes. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
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