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Ghasiya The Ghasiya, or sometimes pronounced Ghasia are a Hindu caste found in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are also known as Ghasiara and have scheduled caste status.〔People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 530 to 534 Manohar Publications〕 == Origin ==
According to some traditions, the word ''ghasiya'' is said to mean grasscutter, from the Hindi word ''ghahus'' meaning grass. They are one of a number of tribal communities found in the hilly region of southern Uttar Pradesh, in particularly Mirzapur and Sonbadhra. The Ghasiya claim to have immigrated from Surguja District in what is now Madhya Pradesh. Their traditions refer to a time when they were rulers, but over time lost their position, and took to cultivation.〔People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 530 to 534 Manohar Publications〕 The Ghasiya are strictly endogamous community, and practice the principle of clan exogamy. These clans are referred to as kuris, and their main clans include the Arilkhanda, Banger, Bhainsa, Janta, Katihari, Sonwan and Surajbansi. The Sonwan claim a higher status, and derive their name from the Hindi word ''sona'', meaning gold. Other clans are also have their own origin myth. For example, Bhainsa are said to have acquired their name from godling Bhainsasur. They are Hindu, but have their own tribal deities such as Burhimai, Dulhadeo, and Sheetla Devi. The Ghasiya speak the Bundelkhandi dialect of Hindi.〔People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 530 to 534 Manohar Publications〕 The Ghasiya are a small landowning community. Many Ghasiya are still employed as grass cuters. Many are also involved in the manufacture of a comb known as a mandau. They live in their own settlements, interacting little with neighbouring communities.〔People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 530 to 534 Manohar Publications〕
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