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Sahu is an Odia surname found in India, especially Odisha and neighbouring states. It is associated with Odia Telis, Odia Halua Brahmins, Sundhis, Chasa (caste), Gudia (caste), Banias and Khandayats of Odisha. Sahu surname is also written as Sahoo in Odisha.

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There are many people using the surname who belong to the business class. [1]

List of people with the surname Sahu

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References

  1. Census of India, 1961: Orissa. Office of the Registrar General. 1961. Retrieved 30 March 2014. The people belonging to Teli caste, who are generally rich and powerful business men and are divided into two sub-groups, i.e., Bisi and Sahu.