Which tribe is commonly known as \"Khutia Patel\"? (MPPSC State Services Prelims 2022)

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The Saharia tribe primarily resides in Madhya Pradesh districts like Shivpuri, Guna, and Sheopur. They are recognized as a special backward tribe. Saharias are considered a sub-branch of the Kolariyan family and Bheels. They are often called \"Khutia Patel\" as a respectful title. Saharias have lost their original language and now speak local dialects, but maintain traditional songs and storytelling customs such as Goth-leela and Pandav Katha. Saharias consider themselves descendants of Valmiki and Shabari according to mythology.

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Saharia The Saharia tribe primarily resides in Madhya Pradesh districts like Shivpuri, Guna, and Sheopur. They are recognized as a special backward tribe. Saharias are considered a sub-branch of the Kolariyan family and Bheels. They are often called \"Khutia Patel\" as a respectful title. Saharias have lost their original language and now speak local dialects, but maintain traditional songs and storytelling customs such as Goth-leela and Pandav Katha. Saharias consider themselves descendants of Valmiki and Shabari according to mythology.

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