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The Ghedia Koli,[1] (also spelled as Ghediya Koli)[2] (Hindi: घेडिया कोली) is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the indian state of Gujarat.[3] Their local deity is Bhikha Bapa of Kukasvada of Gujarat.[4] Ghedia Kolis are mostly found in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.[5][6] They cultivates the betel leaf in their fields mostly.[7]

Ghedia Koli
ઘેડિયા કોલી
Subcaste of the Koli caste
Koli population in Gujarat in 1931 including Ghedia Kolis
EthnicityKoli people
Location
VarnaWarrior & Ruler
Parent tribeKolis of Gujarat
Population27,437 in Baroda State in 1931 census records
DemonymKoli
Branches
  • Ghedia Koli
  • Ghediya Koli[8]
  • Gheria Koli
  • Gheriya Koli
Language
ReligionHindu
Surnames

According to census records of 1931 of Baroda State, there were 27,437 Ghedia Kolis and Bhalia Kolis in Gaekwad's territory.[9]

Origin[edit]

Ghedia Kolis appear to have been called Ghedia Kolis because they ruled over Ghed region and settled in the Ghed region of Saurashtra, that is, the area lying between Porbander and Veraval of Gujarat.[10]

Clans[edit]

Here are some prominent clans of Ghedia Kolis of Gujarat:[10]

History[edit]

Ghedia Kolis are said to have accompanied the rulers of Jethwa tribe when they invaded Kathiawad. They are more respectable among with other Kolis, live chiefly by tillage or cultivation, and have given up their predatory habits because in old days Ghedia Kolis were well known Dacoit and Pirates of Gujarat and lived by plundering.[11]

Classification[edit]

Ghedia Kolis are Classified as Other Backward Class, or OBC caste by Government of Gujarat.[12][13]

Notable[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tambs-Lyche, Harald (2017-08-09). Transaction and Hierarchy: Elements for a Theory of Caste. New Delhi, India: Routledge. p. 152. ISBN 978-1-351-39396-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ "Gujarat Lok Sabha seats: Battle lines drawn". The Times of India. 2019-04-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. ^ "The Koli conundrum - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  4. ^ "A living demi-god in Kukasvada". The Times of India. 2008-04-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  5. ^ "Deeply divided Gujarat's Koli community on sub caste & political lines". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  6. ^ Arnimesh, Shanker (2022-11-18). "'Koli Hriday Samrat' — why Gujarat BJP is breaking '1 family, 1 ticket' rule for Parshottam Solanki". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. ^ CSP (2020-12-07). "India's Maritime History: Sea-faring groups and Maritime Icons". Center for Soft Power. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. ^ DeshGujarat (2017-06-19). "Koli community of Gujarat jubilant over Kovind's selection: Kovind had visited Gujarat just last week". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  9. ^ Lobo, Lancy (1995). The Thakors of North Gujarat: A Caste in the Village and the Region. New Delhi, India: Hindustan Publishing Corporation. p. 188. ISBN 978-81-7075-035-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  10. ^ a b Roy, Shibani (1983). Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar. New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. pp. 26 - 98: Koli clans of Gujarat: Kathechia, Grambadia, Kobia, Kumbhani, Kumarkhania, Kukadia, Karelia, Gangani, Gangadia, Gujariya, Gujarati, Gadnagara, Gadhiya, Gareja, Ghodakia, Gharsanda, Chauhan (Chouhan, Chohan), Kihela, Kararia, Kagadia, Katudia, Kokia, Keraria, Chawda (Chawada, Chavda, Chavada), Chudasama (Chadasma), Chuda, Kagadia, Kadwani, Kambad, Chakhad, Kunkawa, Japadia, Yadav, Kamaria, Keswara, Jograjia, Jada, Karogadia, Kantaria, Jinjoria, Jamod, Khoran, Khamani, Jatadra, Khasia (Khasiya), Jambukia, Khambnani, Jidia, Khorawa, Jolapra, Jambucha, Gabu, Gohel (Gohil, Gehlot, Guhil), Jarawaria, Gobani, Jethwa (Jethawa, Jethva, Jethava), Jhodia, Ganandia, Jinjhunwadia, Jhora, Jala (Zala, Jhala), Padhiyar (Padihar, Parihar, Purihar), Padliya, Bawadiya, Timbalia, Derwadia, Berani, Dabhi, Bariya (Baria, Baraiya), Bambania, Denia, Dangar, Dodia, Bardhiya, Barod, Donashia, Barolia, Daki, Barad, Talsania, Balas, Bolania, Tauia, Boroua, Bhaliya, Bhojani, Dudhrejia, Dumadiya, Derwariya, Detroja, Degama, Diora, Bhadhania, Busadiya, Balagamdiya, Balada, Bhesjadiya, Dhoraria, Dalwania, Dhoria, Dhokadi, Bheda, Bhil, Bharoda, Bhadarka, Dharajia, Thadwi, Bhutia, Bhuva, Nakiya, Nagani, Nagdakia, Parmar (Paramar, Purmar), Padaua, Bhowani, Matadia, Malakia, Parbatani, Padhaya, Menia, Majothia, Panchara, Padhani, Mehr (Mer), Meghani, Manpani, Makwana (Makawana, Mukwana), Padharia, Patadia, Panaria, Mithpara, Morwada, Pahar, Matudia, Wawedia, Mayani, Wans (Vans), Mewada, Wagrolia, War Sadia, Mewasiya (Mevasia, Mevasi), Mahawadiya, Watukia, Motani, Wadhiya (Vadhiya), Mori (Mauri, Maurya, Mourya, Morya), Wasan, Monaliya, Mimakiya, Sarvaya (Sarvaiya, Sarvia, Sarvaiyya), Sodani, Sosa, Malam, Sabadiya, Sakaria, Mokaria, Saradia, Rangpra, Rathore (Rathod), Seikh, Sapra, Raghawani, Rajapra, Rojasra, Rajani, Rajola, Rakhsia, Raneshwara, Sangani (Sanghani), Satwani, Sasakiya, Sodamia, Surami, Ramani, Limbadia, Sadadiya, Smgada, Solanki, Surela, Sewalia, Singad, Sankhad, Looaria, Wasani, Watia, Wadher (Vadher), Wabadia, Sauya, Sapariya, Sagarka, Handa, Hadani, Wanadiya, Waghbla (Vaghela, Waghela), Waswelia, Waghani, Wadadaria, Wachh an Wada, Wegad (Vegad), Waja (Vaja), Vala (Wala), Odakia, Utedia, Ahalgamd, Ajadiya, Aniyadiya, Otradi, Endnani, Thakarda, Koladra, Kordia, Agresa, Palaria, Masen, Gidiya, Vallani, Indria, Lumbani, Balolia, Kukadia, Makwana, Karelia, Chawda, Rojasra, Surela, Santola, Jhinjuwadia, Dabhi, Talsania, Kansagra, Kuretia, Dudhrejia, Sarla, Parmar, Detroja, Degama, Shihora, Sarwala, Barania, Padalia, Vadhlegia, Panchasra, Unatia, Panaria, Indria, Katosna, Wadesa, Udesa, Rodatla, Dadhrecha, Khawadia, Savadia, Ranwadia, Vastapra, Ughrejia, Sitapra, Nandesalia and Khokhalia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  11. ^ Campbell, James M. (1988). Hindu Castes and Tribes of Gujurat. New Delhi, India: Vintage Books. pp. 244: Gediya's.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  12. ^ Agrawal, S. P.; Agrawal, Suren; Aggarwal, J. C. (1991). Educational and Social Uplift of Backward Classes: At what Cost and How? : Mandal Commission and After. New Delhi, India: Concept Publishing Company. p. 182. ISBN 978-81-7022-339-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  13. ^ Chandran, E. (1990). Reservations for O.B.Cs: Mandal Commission Report. New Delhi, India: Cosmos Bookhive. p. 12.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  14. ^ DeshGujarat (2024-03-31). "Poor attendance in Soma Patel's pressure-building gathering for Surendranagar seat". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
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