Mangela Kolis

Mangela Kolis is a subcaste among the Maharashtrian Koli community. They are found in most of the villages along the coast from north of Mumbai in Maharashtra. They speak Mangeli, a dialect of Marathi with a Gujrathi influence.[1]

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History and origin

The etymology of the word Mangela comes from the words Mang, meaning fishing nets in the Marathi language and Ela meaning people. Literally, the word means a fisherman, and the Mangela Koli are a community of Koli fishermen.

According to some traditions, the Mangela community originates from Roha Raigadh, in South India and migrated from South India, and settled at western north coast of Maharashtra. They now speak Kokani and those settled in Gujarat also speak Gujarati.[2]

The villages of Mangela community

Mangelia Koli villages are found from Mumbai to South Gujrat. Here is a list of the main ones:

See also

Rajasthani Kolis
Mahawar  • Shakya  • Kabirpanthi  • Koli  • Kori  • Bandoliya  • Devatwal
Uttar Pradesh Kolis
Kabirpanthi  • Mahawar  • Mahaur  • Koli  • Kori  • Shakya  • Tantuvay  • Tanti
Madhya Pradesh Kolis
Mahawar  • Mahour  • Kabirpanthi  • Patil Koli  • Gurjar Koli  • Koli  • Kori  • Shakya  • Chittoria
Gujarat Kolis
Patel Koli • Solanki Koli  • Vaishya Koli  • Baria Koli  • Kharwa Koli  • Patanwadia  • Rathwa  • Talpada  • Matia  • Ghedia  • Chuvalia  • Khant  • Pagi  • Makwana
Maharashtra Kolis
Koli(surname) • Kori  • Mahawar  • Chamar Koli  • Bhil Koli  • Mangela Koli  • Vaity Koli  • Mahadeo Koli  • Malhar Koli  • Son Koli  • Dongar Koli  • Mahigir
Andhra Pradesh Kolis
Sindhi Kolis
Kolhi(surname)  • Parkari Koli  • Wadiyara Koli  • Thardari Koli
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References

  1. ^ People of India. Maharashtra / general editor, K.S. Singh & B.V. Bhanu
  2. ^ People of India. Maharashtra / general editor, K.S. Singh & B.V. Bhanu
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