Dewar (caste)

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The Dewar (Dhibara) are a scheduled caste from Indian states Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. They are fishing communities.[1]

Subgroups[edit]

They are said to be the following:[2]

  • Keuta (Kaibartha)
  • Nialis
  • Rarhis
  • Machhua
  • Siuli
  • Kedar
  • Gunduri
  • Girigiria
  • Malha
  • Nauri

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Caste and Religions of Natal Immigrants (1860- ) by K. Chetty". scnc.ukzn.ac.za. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  2. ^ Pati, Rabindra Nath (2008). Family Planning. ISBN 9788131303528.