The Bhoi is an ethnic community found in Odisha who speak the Odia language. in Hindu rituals, and work as agriculturalist and land owners.
"Bhoi" or "Bhoimul" was also a functional title provided to accountants of Odisha belonging to Karana community.
In Maharashtra and Gujarat, their traditional occupations include acting as palanquin-bearers. The Bhoi are also found in Assam. In Odissa Bhoi are traditionally agriculturist or land owners.
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