| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | 46,771[1] |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4,367[2] |
| Languages | |
| Buksa language | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, traditional beliefs | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Chhetri · Khas · Pokhariya · Banrawats · Kumaoni people · Rana Tharu | |
Bhoksa, also known as Buksa/Bukhasiya, are indigenous peoples living mainly in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. They are mostly concentrated in Dehradun and Nainital districts in the foothills of the outer Himalayas.[3] They are also found in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, where they are known as Khas. Both communities have been granted Scheduled Tribe status.
- ^ "Uttaranchal, Data Highlights: The Scheduled Tribes, Census of India 2001" (PDF). Retrieved 16 March 2008.
- ^ "Uttar Pradesh, Data Highlights: The Scheduled Tribes, Census of India 2001" (PDF). Retrieved 16 March 2008.
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