Teli

Teli
Teli oil press (Russell, 1916)
Regions with significant populations
India,   Nepal, Pakistan,
Languages
Hindi • Bengali • Bhojpuri • Odia
Religion
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
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Teli is a caste traditionally occupied in the oil pressing and trade in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Members may be either Hindu or Muslim; Muslim Teli are called Roshandaar or Teli Malik. They are included in Other Backward Class (OBC) category list by the Central government but not the higher sub castes within Teli such as Telik Vaishya.

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