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Dhusia is a caste in Indian Caste System. They are also known as Chamars, Ghusiya, Jhusia or Jatav. They are mainly found in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Bihar. They come under Scheduled caste category. Most of the Dhusia in Punjab and Haryana migrated from Pakistan after partition of India. In Punjab they are mainly found in Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar and Jalandhar cities. They are inspired by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar to adopt the surnameRao. and Jatav.

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  1. "Lokniti" (PDF).
  2. http://sultanpur.nic.in/peo.htm
  3. "Ravidasschamar".
  4. "Social Justice" (PDF).
  5. http://indianchristians.in/news/images/resources/pdf/scheduled_castes_and_scheduled_tribes_orders_amendment_act_1956.pdf
  6. "JSTOR".
  7. "Bandhan".


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