Bhoi
Caste in Odisha, India
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The Bhoi (also known as Bauri) is an ethnic community found in Odisha who speak the Odia language. They are classified as a [OBC].[1][2] Traditionally, they are blowers of conch shells (Shankha) in Hindu rituals, and work as agricultural labourers.[3][4]
In Gujarat and Maharashtra, their traditional occupations included acting as palanquin-bearers.[5]
The Bhoi are also found in Assam.[6]
"Bhoi" or "Bhoimul" was also a functional title provided to writers of Odisha belonging to Karan community.[7]