Bhalia Koli

The Bhalia Koli also spelled as Bhaliya Koli is a clan (Gotra) of the Koli caste mostly found in the Indian state of Gujarat and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. In the census of 1931 in Baroda State, the population of Bhalia Kolis was 27,437 alongwith Ghedia Kolis.

The Bhaliya clan is considered as superior clan among Kolis because they ruled over Bhal region of Gujarat.

 Origin 
The Bhalia Kolis got their name from their homeland Bhal region of Gujarat which was ruled by them and was stronghold for their Koli piracy.

 Related pages 
Koli rebellion
Koli clans and titles
Koli dance
Koli pirates

 References 

Category:Gujarati people