Chero
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| Hindi | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism 100% |
The Chero are caste found in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in North India.
The community claims to have originally been tribal Kshatriyas. Other members of the tribe claim to be Nagvanshi. The Chero are essentially one of many tribal communities, such as the Bhar and Kol, that inhabit the southeastern corner of Uttar Pradesh. They were the traditional rulers of north Bihar, until they were deposed by the Rajputs and Bhumihars. They are now found in a territory extending from Allahabad in the west, and Muzaffarpur in the east. The Chero have two sub-divisions, the Mahto and Chaudhary.
In Bihar, the Chero are known as Charwa or Cheru, and in Palamau they are known as the Barahazari. The community are found mainly in Jharkhand, especially in Ranchi and Monghyr. Those of Palamau were substantial landowners, and were effective rulers of this region. These Cheros claim descent from the sage Chyavana, and speak the Sadri dialect.
The Chero are classified as a Scheduled Caste in most parts of Uttar Pradesh but are a Scheduled Tribe in Sonbhadra and Varanasi districts. They are also classified as a Scheduled Caste in Bihar.
The Chero are an agricultural community, with animal husbandry also being an important component. They are also involved in the collection of the local mahua flower, which is sold in the local markets. The Chero are also involved in wage labour, and like other scheduled castes, are economically marginal.
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