Khatiks

Khatik

Regions with significant populations
• India, Pakistan
Languages
• Hindi • Punjabi • Rajasthani • Tamil • Telugu
Religion
• Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Sikhism

The Khatik (Hindi: खटीक) are a ethnic tribe found in India and Pakistan and are recognised as Scheduled Castes. They are one of the most widespread communities in South Asia. The Hindu Khatik have scheduled caste status in India. Indian Khatik have a population of approximately 2.3 millions and are located mainly in New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

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