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The '''Deha''', sometimes pronounced as Dhaya, Dhea, Daiya and Dheya are a [[caste]] found in [[India]], and have [[scheduled caste]] status in [[Haryana]].<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 137 to 141 Manohar</ref><br />
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== Origin ==<br />
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According to some traditions, the community are a branch of the [[Bhangi|Balmiki]] community. Community myths refer to their descent from two brothers, Chhaju and Raju. Chhaju's daughter took to scavenging, and as such was ostracised. Over time her descendants came to form a distinct community. Other traditions make references to the fact the community emigrated from [[Sargodha]] in what is now [[Pakistan]]. The Deha speak their own dialect, although most also speak [[Haryanvi]].<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 137 to 141 Manohar</ref><br />
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== Present circumstances ==<br />
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The Deha were traditionally a nomadic community, that have only recently settled down. Many are now found in encampments at the outskirts of towns and villages. They are strictly [[endogamy|endogamous]] community, and consists of a number of [[exogamy|exogamous]] clans. Their main clans are the Kalyana, Kandara, Sarsar, Jhung, Thual, Chanal, and Ghussar.<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 137 to 141 Manohar</ref><br />
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A majority of the Deha are now day labourers, with many working in the construction industry. A small number have been given land as part of government schemes to settle the community. But these plots are extremely small, and most supplement their income by working as agricultural labourers. Most live in multi-caste villages, often working for [[Jat]] or [[Brahmin]] patrons. They are an extremely marginalized community, suffering from severe poverty.<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 137 to 141 Manohar</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Bangali]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Dalit communities]]<br />
[[Category:Dom in India]]<br />
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[[Category:Social groups of Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Scheduled Castes of Haryana]]<br />
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