Balai Bunkar
| Balai | |
|---|---|
Traditional occupation of Balais | |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Nimadi, Dhundari, Marwadi, Punjabi, Kashmiri and Gujarati |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh |
| Related groups | Salvi, Meghwal, Koli people |
The Balai, Raj Balai, Balahi, Bunkar or Sutarkar/Suutkar are a people who live in the states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in India.
Balai is a Hindu Bunkar. The official categorization of Balai or Bunkar caste may vary from state to state as a scheduled caste (SC) or other backward caste (OBC).