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Bhoi

The Bhoi (also known as Bauri) is an ethnic community found in Odisha who speak the Odia language. They are classified as a [OBC]. Traditionally, they are blowers of conch shells (Shankha) in Hindu rituals, and work as agricultural labourers.

In Gujarat and Maharashtra, their traditional occupations included acting as palanquin-bearers.

The Bhoi are also found in Assam.

"Bhoi" or "Bhoimul" was also a functional title provided to writers of Odisha belonging to Karan community.

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