Kharol

The Kharol are a Hindu caste found in the state of Rajasthan in India.[1]

History and origin

The Kharol community is historically associated with the occupation of salt making. In the local language, Rajasthani, the word khar means cotton, and a kandera means someone who works with cotton. Like many groups in Rajasthan, they claim Rajput ancestry. They are said to have migrated from Delhi to Ajmer. The community speak the Mewari dialect.[2]

Present circumstances

The community are divided into two endogamous divisions, namely the Nathwala and Todwala. These two divisions are sub-divided gotras, and they maintain gotra exogamy.The Kharol are no longer involved in their traditional occupation of manufacturing salt, and are mainly involved in agriculture, being landless labourers.[3]

References
  1. People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 532 to 533 Popular Prakashan
  2. People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 532 to 535 Popular Prakashan
  3. People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 532 to 535 Popular Prakashan
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