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 | | Siddis in Karnataka State are mostly found in Ankola, Haliyal, Joida, Kalaghatagi, Khanapur, Mundagod, Sirasi and Yellapur taluka (As shown in the Map No. 1.) The Hindu Siddis have names common to the Hindu castes for eg. |
 | | The Siddis were grouped into one group not only on the basis of their physical appearance but also on the basis of the cultural traits. |
 | | Siddis usually work as labourers for the forest Department where they are required to clear the forest, stock wood, to load timber on trucks and plant saplings. |
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