Kunjra
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 31,000[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
•  Pakistan •  India | |
| Languages | |
| • Urdu • Khari Boli • Awadhi • Bhojpuri | |
| Religion | |
•  Islam 100% •
• Baghban |
The Kunjra (pronounced as Kunjrda or Kunjda) are a Muslim community found in North India, and Central India.[2] They are also known as Sabzi Farosh or Mewa Farosh.[3]
History and origin
The Kunjra are a community associated with Farming. The name of the community is derived from Sanskrit word kunj, which means bower. According to Gazetteet Punjab, they are known to be the descendants of Raja Kunjpal, the Raja of Kunjah town lies in the Gujrat district of Punjab province, that is now in Pakistan.[4]
Present circumstances
The community is urban based, and buys vegetables from other communities such as the Murao and Kachhi. They are included in the Other backward caste category in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi.[5]
Distribution
The Kunjra are found throughout North India, with large numbers found in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, mainly in Bhopal (old city), Saugor, Jabalpur, Rajasthan mainly in Jodhpur, Udipur, Bhilwara, Pali, jhunjhunu, churu, and many other cities of Rajasthan etc. and Khurai.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 March 2009. Retrieved 10 May 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part II page 867 Manohar publications
- ^ Nagendra Kr Singh; Abdul Mabud Khan (2001). Encyclopaedia of the World Muslims: Tribes, Castes and Communities. Global Vision. pp. 775–. ISBN 978-81-87746-07-2.
- ^ Rose, H. A.; Denzil Ibbetson; Edward Maclagan (1996). Glossary of the tribes & castes of Punjab. Asian Educational Services. p. 809. ISBN 978-81-206-0505-3.
- ^ http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/lib_obc/OBC/Home/Achievements