Cheetah caste
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| • Hindi • Marwari | |
| Religion | |
| • Hindu 40% | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| • Merat • Meo • Qaimkhani • Sindhi-Sipahi • Khanzada • Meena |
The Cheetah or Cheeta are a community found in the state of Rajasthan in India. They are also known as Cheeta Thakur.[1] "Cheetah" or "Cheeta" are the gotra or linage of Meena community of rajasthan. their maximum population is living nearby areas of kota district like ramgangj mandi etc.
Present circumstances
The Cheetah are an endogamous community and observe village exogamy. The divide their territory into four zones, and marriage cannot occur within the zone. They live in close proximity with the Merat community, a Hindu Rajput group, with whom they share many customs and traditions. The Cheetah are agriculturist by occupation, with the majority being small and medium-sized farmers, with a small number being sharecroppers.[1]
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