Jhora is a caste found in the states of Jharkhand, Chhatishgarh and Odisha in India. Their traditional occupation was fishing and boating.[1][2]
| Jhora | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha |
| Related groups | Kewat |
History
editThe 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
editThey are in the list of Other Backward Class in Jharkhand for reservation.[3][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ a b "राजनीतिक दलों के एजेंडा में शामिल नहीं है स्वर्णपुत्र झोरा जाति". naidunia. 22 November 2020. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ a b वीर भारत तलवार (2008). झारखंड के अदिवासियों के बीच: एक एक्टीविस्ट के नोट्स. Bhartiya Jnanpith. p. 579. ISBN 978-8126315673.
- ^ "कभी हजारों लोग लगाते थे डुबकी, आज जानवर के नहाने लायक भी नहीं". jagran. 9 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "15 new castes in central OBC list". deccanherald. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "15 new castes included in central OBC list: Govt notification". Hindustantimes. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2022.