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Chaupal, or Choupal are Farmer and weaver caste who are mainly present in Indian state of Bihar, though they are also present in Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. They are a sub-group of koli or kori caste and are designated as Schedule Caste. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "चौपाल जाति को मिले आरक्षण का लाभ : विधायक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  2. "खतवे जाति को एससी में शामिल करने पर जवाब तलब". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-03-01.