Harichand Thakur | |
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| হরিচাঁদ ঠাকুর | |
| Born | c. 30 March 1812 Safaladangagram, Gopalganj, Faridpur district, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Bangladesh) |
| Died | 5 March 1878 (aged 65) Faridpur (present-day Bangladesh) |
| Nationality | British East India Company ruled India |
| Occupation(s) | Social and religious reformer |
| Known for | Upliftment of the Namasudra community (Then known as Chandal) |
| Children | Guruchand Thakur |
| Relatives | Pramatha Ranjan Thakur (great-grandson) |
Harichand Thakur (30 March 1812 – 5 March 1878), was a social reformer worked among the untouchable people of Bengal Presidency. He formed the Matua sect of Hindus.[1]