Matia Koli

The Matia Koli, or Matiya Koli is a subcaste of Koli caste mostly found in the Indian state of Gujarat and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. 

  • Name: Matia Koli
  • Status: Subcaste (Subsection) of Koli caste in Gujarat
  • Native name: માટિયા કોલી
  • Location: Gujarat & Daman and Diu in India
  • Languages: Koli language, Gujarati, Hindi, English
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Titles: Patel, Kotwal, Dharala, Pagi & Darbar

Matia Kolis also known as Pirana Kolis because they follow the Pirmath (Satpanth) and worship the Pir Sadardin.
Most of the Matia Kolis depends on the Agriculture for livelihood and are marginal farmers, some of the Matia Kolis are landlords.

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