Vanjari caste
| Vanjari | |
|---|---|
Shree Sant Bhagwan Baba | |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Rajasthan |
| Populated states | Maharashtra Karnataka Rajasthan • Gujarat • Madhya Pradesh • Haryana • Punjab, • Himachal Pradesh • Uttarakhand • Uttar Pradesh • Bihar |
| Region | Northern India Eastern India Western India |
| Ethnicity | Indo-Aryan |
| Population | 78,00,000 |
| Feudal title | Deshmukh, Patil, Naik, Zamindar, Mahajan |
| Notable members | Gopinath Munde |
The Vanjari (also spelled Wanjara, Banjiri, Wanjari or Vanjiri) are a caste community found primarily in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Traditionally associated with trade, transport of goods, and agriculture, the Vanjaris are recognized as a distinct social group with a historical role in commerce and local administration.