Armenian Community
Armenians are present in many parts of Eastern India, particularly in the state of West Bengal. Kolkata, Chandannagore and Saidabad in Murshidabad are the different regions where the community of Armenians is concentrated here. Armenians are Christian by religion and Aryans by race.
Yadava Community
The castes of Ahirs, Gavli, Konars and Goala belong to the Yadava community of India. Yadava community in Eastern India involve the Mandals of Bihar, Ghoshals of Bengal and Pradhans of Orissa. They also include some descendants of the Krishna cult.
Sindhi Community
A vast quantity of Sindhis settled in numerable portions of India, including the city of Kolkata in West Bengal, following India partition in the year 1947. Sindhis constituted two main groups called Amils and Bhaibands. Initially, Sindhis were farmers but presently they are shopkeepers.
Anglo-Indian Community
Anglo Indians possess a mixed ancestry comprising British and Indians who native mother tongue is English. People of British origin who are residents of Indian subcontinent are also referred to as Anglo Indians. Currently, Anglo Indians are a large community residing in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa.
Jewish Community
The community of Jews is as ancient as 1800 BC and believed to be descendants of Abraham, as per the teachings of the Bible. The three major Jewish communities in India are Baghdadi Jews, Kerala Jews and Bene-Israel.
Kumbhakar Community
Kumbhakars are known as potters, and `Kumars` in West Bengal. These people are engaged in creating different kinds of pots and earthenware vessels with the aide of clay. Utilitarian products and items of household use are manufactured by kumbhakars.
Baidya Community
Baidyas are physicians who have made a significant contribution in the field of medicine and are existent in numerous portions of West Bengal. The gods of medicine namely Asvin and Dhanvantary are believed to be parts of some legends associated to this community.
These innumerable communities of Eastern India possess their individual traditions, customs and rituals, along with their occupations. Christians, Chamar, Bharbhunja caste, Agharia caste, Bhulia caste, Chasa caste, Dhanuk caste, Dumal caste and Dharkars are amongst the several local communities in East India.
