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Social condition
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Bhal region is a highly divided across caste structure. Different castes of region are Darbars (Rajputs), Kanabi Patel, Koli Patel, Bharwad (Shepherd), and Dalits (Scheduled Caste). The Kolis and Dalits are lower caste where as Darbar, Kanbi Patel and Rajput termed as upper caste who won large chunk of lands and involved in money laundering. Caste discrimination is apparent and ruthless. Kolis are of 27 % and dalits are of 7% of total population of Bhal region. Though Koli community referred as ‘Other Backward Class Community”, it hardly ever received any consideration from State. They are vulnerable to exploitation by local landlords and moneylenders. Though some coastal villages consist of Kolis up to 90%, they are controlled, managed and exploited by powerful communities also from neighboring villages. Condition and position of women and children is highly vulnerable in such cases. No wonder ‘untouchability’ is still practiced in Bhal region.
Thus, strong caste discrimination, untouchability, exploitation by upper castes, patriarchal values and social evils like child marriage, superstitions, and dowry are order of the day in Bhal.
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