Teli
Teli oil press (Russell, 1916) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India, Nepal, Pakistan | |
| Languages | |
| Hindi • Bhojpuri • Odia | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Islam, Judaism |
Teli is a caste traditionally occupied in the oil pressing and trade in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Members may be either Hindu or Muslim; Muslim Teli are called Roshandaar or Teli Malik. India's Prime minister Narendra Modi is from Teli caste. They are included in OBC category list by the Central government but the higher sub castes within Teli such as Telik Vaishya and Tili are considered as Forward castes.