Barika (caste)

The Barika (also Known as Bhandari or Napita) is an Indian caste found from Odisha State in India. Traditionally they are Barbers by Profession. Their service is indispensable on the occasion of marriage, birth and death. They are also carry Luggage bags of Bride and Groom in weddings. [1][2][3]

Social Status

Now-a-days some of them are opened their own saloon shops and Beauti Parlours and their Economical background is developed than bofere time. The Barika (Bhandaris) are included in Other Backward Classes in State of Odisha.[4]

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References
  1. Rabindra Nath Pati (2008). Family Planning. APH Publishing. pp. 114–. ISBN 978-81-313-0352-8.
  2. "shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in" (PDF).
  3. "Rite fighters - Offtrack News - Issue Date: Jun 18, 2001".
  4. "Central List of Other Backward Castes (OBCs): Odisha". sanjaykumarnishad.wordpress.
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