The Lonaria (or Lonari, Lonmali, Lonkar) are an Indian caste historically associated with saltmaking, as well as production of lime, charcoal, and cement. [1]
They are considered as higher caste in Indian society. [2]
In Belgaum (Karnataka), the caste has two subsets named for their professional product: Mith (salt) and Chune (lime). [3]