Bhuiya
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 2 million (2011, census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India | |
| Jharkhand | 848,151 (SC) |
| Bihar | 716,269 (SC) |
| Odisha | 306,129 (ST) |
| West Bengal | 140,357 (SC) |
| Assam | 83,383 (OBC; 1951 est.) |
| Uttar Pradesh | 19,694 (ST & SC) |
| Languages | |
| Odia, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese | |
| Religion | |
| Folk religions, Hinduism | |
The Bhuiyan or Bhuiya are an indigenous community found in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. They are not only geographically disparate but also have many cultural variations and subgroups.