| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India and Nepal | |
| Bihar | 2,796,605 |
| Languages | |
| • Hindi • Maithili • Bhojpuri | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Hinduism | |
The Dhanuk is an Caste group found in India. In Bihar where they are significantly present, they have been categorised as the "lower backwards", along with several other castes constituting 32% of the state's population.[1] In recent times they have been identifying themselves with the Kurmi caste along with the Mahto of Chhotanagpur.[2] In Bihar, they are considered as a sub-caste of the Mandal caste[3] and are often found using Mandal & Katheriya in UP as their surname.[4] In recent times, there has been attempt to forge a socio-political alliance between them and the twin castes of Koeri and the Kurmi, as a part of Luv-Kush equation.[5][6]
- ^ Peter Berger; Frank Heidemann (2013). The Modern Anthropology of India: Ethnography, Themes and Theory. Routledge. p. 33. ISBN 978-1134061112. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Kumar, Ashwani (2008). Community Warriors: State, Peasants and Caste Armies in Bihar. Anthem Press. pp. 34–38. ISBN 978-1-84331-709-8. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ "Renu's caste, not development, into play". Times of India. 31 October 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Bihar Elections: For votes, netas remember influential writer 'Renu', target his caste members". Firstpost. November 2015. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Bihar: Nitish Kumar is Trying to Consolidate the Luv-Kush-Dhanuk Axis to Expand Social Base". News18. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Nitish Kumar's 'Triveni Sangh' of Backward Castes May Threaten BJP's Monopoly in 2024 Polls". The Wire. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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