Sundhi | |
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Classification | SC in West Bengal OBC in Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha |
Religions | Hinduism |
Sundhi also known as Sodhi or Sundi or Sudi or Sudhi or Shoundika, is an Indian caste whose traditional occupation has been brewing of alcoholic drinks. [1] [2] [3] The Sundhis are included in the Other Backward Class category in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha, [4] [5] [6] though according to Suratha Kumar Malik, Sundhis of Koraput district of Odisha belong to the Dalit community, who are hooch traders and do small businesses. [7] They are considered as Scheduled Caste in West Bengal, where they are also known as Shunri (except Saha). [8] [9] [10]