Bhatia caste
Bhatia is a group of people and a caste found in Punjab, Sindh and Gujarat. Traditionally, they have been a trading and merchant community. The Bhatias primarily live in Northwestern India and Pakistan. The Bhatias, Lohanas and Khatris were similar communities and were known to intermarry. The Bhatias recruit Saraswat Brahmins as priests.
| Bhatia | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism |
| Populated states | Punjab, Gujarat, Sindh |
| Subdivisions | Kutchi, Halai, Kanthi, Navgam, Pachisgaam, Thathai |
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