Gopa (caste)
Gopa or Gop or Gope is a synonym of the Yadav (Ahir) caste (also known as "Chandravanshi Kshatriya"). It is generally used as a title by the Ahir caste in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal of East India and even in Terai region of Nepal.
| Gopa (Ahir) | |
|---|---|
| Kuladevta (male) | Shri Krishna |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Varies depending on region |
| Populated states | India and Nepal |
| Subdivisions | Krishnaut, Majhraut, Sadgop, Kannaujia, Gauriya etc |
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