Koli population and percentage in Indian states and Union territories

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Here are details on population and percentage of Koli caste in the Indian states and Union territories.
  • Gujarat: In Gujarat, the Koli community is the largest caste cluster and Agriculturist caste, playing a significant role in the state's social and political landscape. Kolis are 24% of the total population of Gujarat. Kolis of Gujarat are classified as Other Backward Class by Government of India.
  • Himachal Pradesh: In Himachal Pradesh, Kolis are 10% of the total population of Himachal Pradesh. Kolis of Himachal Pradesh politically and Educationally are good. 
  • Daman and Diu: In the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, the Koli community forms one of the most significant demographic groups, particularly in the Diu district, where they have a historical presence as a dominant seafaring,  Agriculturist community. Kolis are 30% of the total population of Daman and Diu and classified as Other Backward Class by Government of India. In Daman and Diu, Kolis are often called as Koli Patel.
  • Haryana: In Haryana, Kolis are classified as Scheduled Caste and their population is 0.4 percentage of the total population of Haryana which is minority. 
  • Rajasthan: In Rajasthan, Kolis are 0.8% - 1.0% of the total population of Rajasthan and classified as Scheduled Caste by Government of Rajasthan.
  • Delhi: In Delhi, Kolis in Delhi are classified as Scheduled Caste by Government of Delhi and they are only 1.2% of the total population of Delhi. 
  • Punjab: In Punjab, Kolis are classified as Scheduled Caste by Government of Punjab and they are only 0.09% of the total population of Punjab.
  • Karnataka: In Karnataka, Kolis are classified as Other Backward Class by Government of Karnataka and they are 5.8% - 6.5% of the total population of Karnataka. Kolis of Karnataka known as Kabbaliga Koli, Ambiga Koli (Ambigara Koli, Ambiger Koli), Talwar Koli, Gangaputra Koli (Gangamatha Koli), Bestha Koli and Mogaveera Koli.
  • Telangana: Kolis of Telangana are only 0.2% of the total population of Telangana.
  • Goa: In Goa, Kolis are 1% of the total population of Goa and Kolis are classified as Other Backward Class by Government of Goa and Kolis are also known as Koli Kharvi in Goa.
  • Madhya Pradesh: In Madhya Pradesh, Kolis are 1% of the total population of Madhya Pradesh and classified as Scheduled Caste. 
  • Uttar Pradesh: In Uttar Pradesh, Kolis are known as Kori and classified as Scheduled Caste by Government of Uttar Pradesh and they population is only 1.20% of the total population of Uttar Pradesh. Most of the Kolis are found in Bundelkhand region and Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Jammu and Kashmir: In Jammu and Kashmir, Kolis are General caste (Upper caste, Forward caste) and their population is only 0.3% of the total population of Jammu and Kashmir union territory.
  • Ladakh: In Ladakh, Kolis are General caste (Upper caste, Forward caste) and their population is only 600 - 700 people.
  • Maharashtra: In Maharashtra, Kolis are 3.5% of the total population of Maharashtra and classified as Other Backward Class by Government of Maharashtra.
  • Odisha: In Odisha, Kolis are only 0.2% of the total population of Odisha.
  • Uttrakhand: In Uttarakhand, Kolis are listed as Kori by Government of Uttrakhand and classified as Scheduled Caste by state government. They are only 0.6% of the total population of Uttrakhand.

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