History of Kulita Cast
Kuilta is a caste or community of the Hindus belonging to the Western Odisha region of India. This caste is categorized as a socially and economically backward community in both State and Centre (Oct 1994) list. [1] The main occupation is agriculture. Origin Kuilta is a sub-branch of a major social group migrated from the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Many similarities are found in the culture of Kullu Valley with that of the Kuiltas. For example, goddess Ramachandi who is the principal deity of the Kuiltas is also worshiped in Kullu Valley. Due to geographical isolation and historical factors they have developed their own social identity. They have adopted some cultural elements from the local tribes. With the help of the local tribes, they have developed the agriculture of the area. They have the greatest role in increasing the cultivable area out of the forest cover of the region. For their peace-...