Bhatia caste

Bhatia
ReligionsHinduism, Islam and Sikhism
Populated statesPunjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Sindh
SubdivisionsKutchi, Halai, Kanthi, Navgam, Pachisgam, Thathai

Bhatia is a group of people and a caste found in Punjab, Rajasthan, Sindh and Gujarat regions of India and Pakistan. Traditionally, they have been a trading and merchant community. The Bhatias, Lohanas and Khatris were similar communities and were known to intermarry. The Bhatias recruit Saraswat Brahmins as priests.

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