| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 India •  Pakistan •  Nepal | |
| Languages | |
| Urdu • Sindhi • Marwari • Punjabi | |
| Religion | |
 Islam 100% | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Teli Baniya Ghanchi Shaikh Khokhar Ghilji |
The Muslim Teli are members of the Teli caste who follow Sunni Islam.[1] They are found in India, Pakistan and Nepal.[2] Their surname is Malik.[3]
Related to the Muslim Teli are the Ghanchi, a community found in Gujarat, who are also involved in the manufacture and trade of cooking oil.[3][2]
They have Other Backward Class status in Bihar.[4]
Notables
- Irfan Solanki, Ex MLA from Sishamau, Kanpur Nagar (UP) [5]
References
- ↑ Mishra, N. K. Singh and A. P. (2008). Global Encyclopaedic Enthnography Of Indian Muslim(3 Vols. Set). Global Vision Publishing House. pp. 820–27. ISBN 978-81-8220-297-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Muslim Teli" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 July 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Muslim Teli samaj". teliindia.in. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ↑ "National Commission for Backward Classes: Bihar" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (UPLA): Member info".