Khatik

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Khatik
ReligionsHinduism,
Languages
Country
  • India
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh
[1][2]
Populated statesGujarat, Bihar, UP, West Bengal, Rajasthan, MP, Telangana, Haryana, Andhra pradesh ,Punjab,Maharashtra, Delhi, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
SubdivisionsMewafarosh, Suryavanshi ,Sonkar, Chak, Dhangar,Kalal,Arekatika,

The Khatik (Hindi: खटीक, Urdu: کھٹیک), are an ethnic tribe found in the Indian subcontinent, mainly modern-day India, Pakistan and Nepal. They are one of the most widespread community in South Asia.

History[]

Origin[]

The Khatik are widely distributed community in North India, and each Khatik group, has its own origin believe. According to Crooke, Khatik is cultivating, labouring and vegetable selling caste found all over the province.[3] Russel (Vol. III, 1916, p. 453)[4] and Risley (Vol. I, 1891, pt. 47)[5] both agree in calling them a cultivating and vegetable selling caste.

Inter-community relations and social status[]

According to other caste Hindus, the Khatiks were not untouchables and did not suffer social disabilities.[6] In the past, they were allowed to draw water from the wells of upper caste Hindus or one common village well. For instance, in village Kazidewar they drew water from a well owned by the Pradhan of the village who belong to Kayastha community.[6] They used metal vessels as well as earthen pitchers for drawing water from the well.

Etymology[]

Khatik is derived from the Sanskrit (Indic ancient language) word, "Khatik" means " killer or Hunter" and Hindi word "Khatt" Means immediate killing.[3]

Legal status[]

Khatiks are identified as Other Backward Class in India's in Gujarat, Bihar, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Uttarpradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and some other states. They also have general status in some states.[7]


Political involvement[]

Khatik Mahasangh founded by Pratap Singh on 1 March 2012, is the leading organization in the Khatik community which influence the politics and raise voice of not only Khatik community but all Dalit on national level.[8]

Subdivisions[]

Hindu Khatik caste has divided into various subgroups based on their livelihood. These include:

  • Cultivator - they used to do agriculture activities.[9]
  • Mewafarosh - they used to sell fruits and dry-fruits and also known as Sonkar.

References[]

  1. ^ Jaffrelot, Christophe. A History of Pakistan and Its Origins. Anthem Press. p. 212.
  2. ^ http://idsn.org/wp-content/uploads/user_folder/pdf/New_files/Nepal/Caste-based_Discrimination_in_Nepal.pdf
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b William Crooke (1896). The Tribes and Castes of the North-western Provinces and Oudh. Harvard University. Office of the superintendent of government printing.
  4. ^ "The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Vol. III". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  5. ^ "The Tribes and Castes of Bengal (Vol-II)". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "CENSUS OF INDIA 1961" (PDF).
  7. ^ "खटीक समाज की मांग, अनुसूचित जाति में किया जाए शामिल". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 18 October 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  8. ^ "प्रदेश बंटवारे के खिलाफ उतरे टीकम सिंह, दिखाए बागी तेवर".
  9. ^ Shastri, Vijay Sonkar (1 January 2014). Hindu Khatik Jati (in Hindi). Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 9789350485675.

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