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The Thakurai are a community found in the state of Bihar in India. They are mostly concentrated around the surrounding region. A small number are also found in the Terai region of Nepal.

Origin

The Thakurai are said to have originated in Rajasthan,They are now found in fifty three villages in Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, East and West Champaran District, and also have a presence in neighbouring Terai region of Nepal. The word Thakurai literally means lord, and originates from the Hindi term Thakur. Informed members of the community claim they use Thakurai to differentiate themselves from local Hindu Rajputs.

They speak Bhojpuri and Hindi. The community perceives itself as being Rajput, and their are similar to other Rajputs of the Bihar,Jharkhand

Present circumstances

The Thakurai community are still largely farmers, and at one time were substantial landowners. They are now undergoing urbanization which is likely to affect group identity.

There are fairly influential in north Bihar,Jharkhand, and they maintain good relations with other who live in the same villagers

A small number of Thakurai are also found in the Parsa and Bara districts of Nepal.

References

1. M. K. A. Siddiqui; Institute of Objective Studies (New Delhi, India) (2004). Marginal Muslim communities in India. Institute of Objective Studies. pp. 151–168. ISBN 978-81-85220-58-1.
2. ^ People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part One edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 924 to 927 Seagull Books
3. Cite error: The named reference India2004 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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