Gopal (caste)
Gopal or Gouda is an Indian caste, from Odisha State in East India. Their traditional occupations include dairy farming, cattle herding, cultivation and carrying palanquins of deities. They also worked as Paikas (soldiers) under the kings. Gopal is the name of the milkmen or herdsmen caste in Odisha, which is known by other names (such as Ahir, Yadav, Goala etc.) in various parts of India.
| Gopal (Gauda) | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Ahir (Yadav) |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Odia |
| Populated states | Odisha |
| Population | 431,474 (1901 census) 890,702 (1931 census) |
| Subdivisions | Mathurapuria Gopapuria Magadhaa |
| Related groups | Ahir, Sadgope |
According to 1931 census of India, they are second largest caste by numbers and comprise around 9% of Odisha's population.
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