Badi (caste)

The Badi or Badhi are a Hindu caste found in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They have scheduled caste status in Uttar Pradesh.[1]

Origin

The Badi are sub-group within the larger Nat caste. They are found mainly in Saharanpur District. The Badi are further divided into a number of clans, the main ones being the Swaroop and Aurender. They are strictly endogamousm and practice clan exogamy.[2]

Present circumstances

The Badi are one of a number of nomadic communities that were involved in entertaining at fairs. A fair number are now employed as agricultural labourers, with a smaller number have acquired small plots of land.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 104 to 107 Manohar Publications
  2. ↑ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 104 to 107 Manohar Publications
  3. ↑ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 104 to 107 Manohar Publications
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