Bhoi
The Bhoi is an ethnic community found in Odisha who speak the Odia language. They are classified as a . Traditionally, they are blowers of conch shells in Hindu rituals, and work as agricultural labourers.
In Gujarat and Maharashtra, their traditional occupations included acting as palanquin-bearers.
The Bhoi are also found in Assam.
"Bhoi" or "Bhoimul" was also a functional title provided to writers of Odisha belonging to Karan community.