Bhoksa people
Bhoksa, also known as Buksa/Bukhasiya, are indigenous peoples living mainly in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. They are mostly concentrated in Dehradun and Nainital districts in the foothills of the outer Himalayas. They are also found in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, where they are known as Khas. Both communities have been granted Scheduled Tribe status.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | 46,771 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4,367 |
| Languages | |
| Buksa language | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, traditional beliefs | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Chhetri · Khas · Pokhariya · Ban Rawats · Kumaoni people · Rana Tharu | |
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