The Kabbaliga,[1] or Kabaliga[2] is a subcaste of the Koli Caste mostly found in the India state of Karnataka.[3] Kabbaliga Kolis are trying to be included in the Scheduled Tribe category in order to get reservation benefits.[4]
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | |
| Languages | |
| Kannada, , Hindi, English | |
| Religion | |
| Hindu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Gangaputra Koli, Mogaveera Koli, Mahadev Koli |
During the British period, Kabbaliga Kolis were employed as Talwars, who used to protect the villages from robbers and other armies. The Kabbaliga Koli community were engaged in occupations including hunting, animal husbandry, fishing and agriculture. Later, hunting was banned and the majority of these people started practicing agriculture and animal husbandry.[citation needed]
Classification
editThe Kabbaliga Kolis are classified as an Other Backward Class, (OBC) by the Government of Karnataka.[5]
Organisations
edit- Nijasharana Ambigara Chowdaiah Development Corporation[6]
Titles
edit- Talwar, used by Kabbaliga Kolis who served in the British Army.[citation needed]
Clans
editNotable
edit- Baburao Chinchansur,[7][8] former State Minister in the Government of Karnataka
- Pramod Madhwaraj,[1] former Fishery Minister
References
edit- ^ a b Naheed Ataulla (Jun 25, 2017). "Koli community hopeful of getting ST tag in Karnataka | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ reddy, k n (2019-05-27). "'If we focus properly, we can wipe out Congress from Hyderabad-Karnataka'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ Staff Reporter (2019-04-03). "Proposal to include Kabbaliga community in ST list rejected by Centre: Priyank". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ Staff Reporter (2020-02-23). "CM-led delegation to seek inclusion of Koli/Kabbaligas into STs list". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "National Commission for Backward Classes". www.ncbc.nic.in. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "Loan facility for backward community candidates". Star of Mysore. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "Parties depute community-wise leaders to woo voters in Basavakalyan and Maski". Deccan Herald. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "Congress former Minister Baburao Chinchansur joins BJP". Nasheman. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
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