| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 25 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| Hindu,Islam,Sikh | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Salvi,Panika,Ansari,Devanga,Padmasali (caste),Koshta |
TheJulaha are a community within theIndian subcontinent, which adopted the profession ofweaving.
Julaha is the name of the community of weavers and they areSocially and Educationally Backward. Other prominent weaving and handloom communities ofIndian subcontinent include theSalvi,Panika,Ansari,Devanga,Padmasali (caste),Koshta and the Kashmiri Kani weavers.[1]
Known under many names, the julahas have been practising this art for ages.[2]
The termJulaha may derive from the Persianjulah (ball of thread).[3]
Both Hindu and Muslim Julaha (and even Sikh) groups exist.[4] The Julah community comes from a diverse backgrounds[5] and also the influential communities such as Mughal, Rajput, Awan, etc...[6] It's speculated that after experiencing a loss of wealth many took to weaving.
Although reliable statistics are old, as per survey done in 1990s, the total population of Julahas in India was around 12 million.
As perCaste Based Survey of Bihar 2022, the total number of Julahas in Bihar was 4.6 million.[7]
Prominent Figures from the weaver community include:
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