The Kolhi (Sindhi: ڪولهي) is a subgroup of the Koli caste native to Sindh, Pakistan. Kolhis are mostly Hindus but some of them are Koli Christians or Muslim Kolis. They engage in agriculture; most of them are poor peasants and sharecroppers.[1][2][3]
| Kohli | |
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| Subset of Larger Koli caste | |
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| Ethnicity | Sindhi |
| Location | Sindh, Pakistan |
| Varna | Agriculturist |
| Demonym(s) | Koli |
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The Kolhi caste is said to have originated Gujarat. They migrated from there first to Kutch, then to Thar and Parkar. Kolhis have subcastes such as Thakor, Khant, Baria and Chunvalia.[4]
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