Kori (caste)

Kori is an Indian caste, who were traditionally weavers. Other names for this caste include Kamal, Kamalvansi, and Shankhawar. The Koris are classified as a Scheduled Caste in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The name "Kori" derives from the word "kora" (clean cloth), which refers to their traditional occupation. The Kori scheduled caste population in Uttar Pradesh at the 2011 census of India was 2,293,937.

Kori (caste)

Kori is an Indian caste, who were traditionally weavers. Other names for this caste include Kamal, Kamalvansi, and Shankhawar. The Koris are classified as a Scheduled Caste in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The name "Kori" derives from the word "kora" (clean cloth), which refers to their traditional occupation. The Kori scheduled caste population in Uttar Pradesh at the 2011 census of India was 2,293,937.