As it is thought sinful to use the sacred ox in this manner and to cover his eyes as the Telis do, it may be slightly more sinful to use two bullocks than one.

The Udia Ghasias (grass-cutters) cure raw hides and do scavengers' work, and are hence looked down upon by the others; the Dingkuchia Ghasias castrate cattle and horses, and the Dolboha carry dhoolies and palanquins.

The Mangya Chamars are beggars and rank below all other subcastes, from whom they will accept cooked food.

Frequently, however, subcastes are formed from a slight distinction of occupation, which connotes no real difference in social status.

The Hathgarhia Kumhars (potters) are those who used to fashion the clay with their own hands, and the Chakarias those who turned it on a wheel.