​Dhangar Tribe

  • On 20th August, 2024, a large group of Dhangars marched to the office of the subdivisional officer in Khamgaon of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, demanding a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats.
  • The Dhangars are a community of shepherds found in Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
  • It is on the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) list in Maharashtra.
  • Within the Dhangar tribe, there are around 20 sub-castes and clusters, each with its own distinct customs and ....
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