_(14765101465).jpg) "A PANKA, DRAVIDIAN WEAVER, SOUTHERN HILLS (P. 136)" (Natives of Northern India (1907) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Languages | |
| Chhattisgarhi, Hindi, Odia | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism |
The Panika are a Hindu community found in the Indian states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.[1] Traditionally they are weaver.[2] They are also known as Panka and Panikar.
- ^ Das, R. Krishna (2 August 2013). "Caste no barrier in this marriage". Business Standard. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "Panika weaving traditions of Bastar". sahapedia.org.