Bhuiyar

Bhuiyar or Bhuyiar
Regions with significant populations
Uttar Pradesh
Languages
Hindi
Religion
Hinduism

The Bhuiyar or Bhuyiar are a Hindu caste found in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. They have scheduled caste status and are also known as Bhanyar. The traditional occupation of the Bhuiyar caste is weaving but that has declined due to mechanisation.

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