Lodha | |
|---|---|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| West Bengal | 1,08,707 |
| Odisha | 9,785 |
| Languages | |
| First language: Lodhi Second language: Sadri, Bengali, Odia | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Munda, Lodha Muslims, Sabar | |
Lodha people are one of Schedule Tribes and PVTGs of India, primarily living in West Bengal and Odisha. Lodhas of West Bengal mostly live the Paschim Medinipur and Jhargham districts. A section of the Lodha has converted to Islam, and formed a distinct community called the Lodha Muslims.