(Last Updated on : 04/02/2011) Chamar, Dalit sub caste from
India, are generally involved with leather works. The word
Chamar is derived from the Sanskrit word `Charmakara` meaning
tanner. They generally reside in certain parts of the northern
states of India. Some are scattered around Himachal Pradesh ,
western Punjab , Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal. In fact, they are
mostly found in hindi speaking states of the country. The
Chamars are also called by the names of Chambar Boli, Chambari
and Chamari. The Chamars are considered as a Scheduled Caste in
India. Though the name of the Chamar suggest the meaning of hide
workers, the people of this community are also engaged in some
other occupations like agricultural activities, field workers,
weaving etc. Sometimes they work as coolies and some are engaged
in taking care of the hides and the animals and some related
works for making hide materials. Though the Chamars are engaged
in other jobs, basically their main occupation is agriculture.
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