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			Kela's are found in the state of Odisha, pre-dominantly in and around a place called Patia near Bhubaneswar. The place opens up to the famous Chandaka jungle, house to varieties of snakes.
			The Kela if has come from the word Kala (Means Black in Odia) may have some history back to the Irula tribe.
	The Kela are a hunting and gathering community found in the district of [[Midnapore District\|Midnapore]]. They were traditionally involved in the catching of snakes, toads and birds, a profession considered derogatory by neighbouring communities. The word Kela has been derived from the word kala, which means unclean in [[Bengali language\|Bengali]]. They are also known as Kharia Muslims, as they are said to be converts from the Kharia [[caste]], and prefer to be known as Kharia.<ref>Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 424-436</ref>		The Kela are a hunting and gathering community found in the district of [[Midnapore District\|Midnapore]]. They were traditionally involved in the catching of snakes, toads and birds, a profession considered derogatory by neighbouring communities. The word Kela has been derived from the word kala, which means unclean in [[Bengali language\|Bengali]]. They are also known as Kharia Muslims, as they are said to be converts from the Kharia [[caste]], and prefer to be known as Kharia.<ref>Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 424-436</ref>

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The '''Kela''' are a [[Hindu]] community found in the state of [[Gujarat & Rajasthan]] in [[India]]. They are also known as Dhat Maheshwari .<ref>Marginal Hindu Communities in India edited by Dr Harsh kela pages 424-436</ref>

==Origin==

The Kela are a hunting and gathering community found in the district of [[Midnapore District|Midnapore]]. They were traditionally involved in the catching of snakes, toads and birds, a profession considered derogatory by neighbouring communities. The word Kela has been derived from the word kala, which means unclean in [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. They are also known as Kharia Muslims, as they are said to be converts from the Kharia [[caste]], and prefer to be known as Kharia.<ref>Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 424-436</ref>

==Present circumstances==

The Kela have now entirely given up their traditional occupation, and the majority are now marginal farmers or sharecroppers. A significant minority are also involved in repairing locks, and now suitcases. The community is strictly endogamous, and marry close kin. They live in multi-caste villages, but occupy their distinct quarters, known as paras. The community are [[Sunni]] [[Muslim]]s and speak [[Bengali language]].<ref>Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 424-436</ref>

==See also==

* [[Lodha Muslims]]

==References==

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