Sikh Kolis

The Sikh Koli,[1] or Koli Sikh is a religious subset of Koli caste who adopted the Sikh religion in Punjab region of India and Pakistan.[2][3]

Sikh Koli
सिख कोली
Religious subgroup of Koli caste
EthnicityKoli people
Location
VarnaWarrior
DemonymKolis
Branches
  • Sikh Koli
  • Koli Sikh
Language
ReligionSikhism
SurnamesSardar

References

  1. Marenco, Ethne K.. The Transformation of Sikh Society (in en) (1976). New Delhi, India, Asia: Heritage Publishers. p. 281: There were also Sikhs of Dhanak, Aheri, Dom, Dagi, Koli, Megh, Changar, Johi-Rawal, Khatik and Chamrang castes..
  2. General, India Office of the Registrar. Census of India, 1961 (in en) (1962). New Delhi, India, Asia: Manager of Publications. p. 124: It was gathered from the informants that the Sikh Kolis have adopted Sikhism of their ....
  3. General, India Office of the Registrar. Census of India, 1961: Delhi (in en) (1962). New Delhi, India, Asia: Manager of Publications. p. 124: Kolis in Delhi are Hindus with the exception of five who are Sikhs as reported in the Census 1961 data..