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- 1 2 Roy, Shibani (1983). Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar. New Delhi, India, Asia: Cosmo Publications. p. 98.
Clans among Talpada Kolis and Chuania Kolis are Jamod, Khamani, Jatadra, Khasia, Jambukia, Khambnani, Jidia, Khorawa, Jolapra, Gabu, Jambucha, Gohel, Jarawaria, Gobani, Jethwa, Ganandia ...
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