 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(May 2024) |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| ~89,000 | |
| Languages | |
| Gujarati language | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism |
The Sathwara are a Hindu caste[ citation needed ] found in the state of Gujarat in India, as well as in Pakistan. [1] They speak the Gujarati language and believe in Hinduism. [1] They are thought to number 89,000 according to PeopleGroups.org. [1]
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Kadia or Kadiya may refer to:
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