Kuta (caste)
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The Kuta are a Hindu caste found in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are also known as Dhankuta .[1]
The Kuta are an occupational Hindu caste traditionally associated with rice husking. According to some traditions, the word kuta is a corruption of the Hindi word kutna, which means to pound. The Kuta themselves claim to be Yaduvanshi Rajputs, who took up the occupation of rice husking. Over time this change of occupation led to the formation of a distinct community. They are a small community, found mainly in the districts of Bahraich, Moradabad and Shahjahanpur.[2]