Barman Kacharis

The Barman Kacharis are an indigenous community of Northeast India found in Brahmaputra Valley. They are mainly found in the districts of Lower Assam. Barman Kacharis speak an endangered language called as Barman Thar. Since the 2002 Amendment act, many Barman Kacharis in Assam are referred to as 'Barman'. They are sparsely found in Brahmaputra valley. Not to be confused with the Dimasa people of Cachar who converted to Hinduism, known as "Barmans of Cachar" in Government caste certificate. The Barman Kacharis are a completely different group from Dimasa Barmans.

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