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Ethnic group from southwest India
‹ The template Infobox ethnic group is being considered for merging. › The Billava (IPA: [bilːɐʋɐ]), Billoru, Biruveru people are an ethnic Tuluva group of
Billava
Hindu temple in Karnataka, India
Adhyaksha HoigeBazar Koragappa. This temple is now accepted as "Aadi" by the Billava community. The temple is 2 km from the centre of Mangalore city. The temple
Gokarnanatheshwara_Temple
Indian film actor
Telugu cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. Suman was born in a Tulu-speaking Billava family in Madras of present-day Tamil Nadu. His mother, Kesari Chandra
Suman_(actor)
Hindu community of Kerala, India
Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) Sree Narayana Trust List of Sree Narayana Institutions Billava Namadhari Naik (Halepaika) Idiga Nadar Gough describes Ezhava subtenants
Ezhava
Region of southwest India
Gurav, Pagi, Kalan, Ghadi, Padti, Vanjari, Namdev Shimpi and others. Billava, Bunt, Nador (caste), Mogaveera and Lingayats communities found in the
Konkan
Additional portion of a personal name
2021). "Matrilineal Societies in India: Garo| Khasi| Nair| Ezhava| Bunt| Billava". PRATHA. Retrieved 25 March 2026. "BBC - Voices - Multilingual Nation"
Middle_name
Legendary Tulu heroes
born to the Deyi Baidethi of the Kirodian bari (Kirodiyyanaya) of the Billava (Bydyer) people of Tulu Nadu. Owing to the brothers' heroic deeds, they
Koti_and_Chennayya
Indian actress and former model
2012. Retrieved 27 May 2009. "Shubha Poonja ties the knot with Sumanth Billava". The Times of India. 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28
Shubha_Poonja
Hindu community
Similar but culturally distinct toddy tapping communities, called the Billava and Deevaru, exist in Dakshina Kannada and southern Karnataka, respectively
Idiga
Town in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Kundapur
Tracing of kinship through the female line
Melanesia; the Nairs, some Thiyyas and Muslims of Kerala and the Mogaveeras, Billavas and the Bunts of Karnataka in south India; the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo
Matrilineality
Form of cobra worship in Karnataka and Kerala, India
them. All Tuluvas families: Bunts, Kulala, Moolya, Mogaveera, Billava, Malayali Billava, Tuluva Brahmins, Sapaliga/Sapalya, Madivala, Devadiga, Ganiga
Nagaradhane
Ritual folk dance and divination from India
mediator is known as the pātri. These are members of middle castes such as Billava (toddy tappers, formerly also bow-men). The second type of mediator ("channels/mediums")
Buta_Kola
Municipal Area in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Udupi
Suburb in Udupi, Karnataka, India
settlements of the Mogaveera fisherman community. Malpe is a hub of Mogaveera, Billava Christian and Muslim population.[citation needed] Malpe is an ancient sea
Malpe
Indian actress and politician (born 1959)
the award-winning Thaayi Saheba. Jayamala was born to a Tulu speaking Billava family in Mangalore. Her father G. Omaiah was an agriculturist and mother
Jayamala
Social system with female rule
Payyannoor village and Muslims of North Malabar and in Karnataka, Bunts and Billavas follow the matrilineal system. A legendary matriarchy related by several
Matriarchy
City in Karnataka, India
Hinduism is the largest religion in Mangaluru, and Devadiga, Mogaveera, Billavas, Ganigas, Bunts, Vishwakarma, Padmashali, Brahmins, and Daivadnyas are
Mangaluru
Indian politician
(PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 December 2010. "Udupi: Billava Candidates Fail to Open Account". Daijiworld. 29 May 2008. Retrieved 10
Lalaji_Mendon
Palm nectar used as a drink
coconut trees . In Karnataka, neera is extracted and sold by the Ediga and Billava castes. The state government constituted the Neera Board, comprising farmers
Neera
Indigenous community South Asia
Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Barda, Patelia, Kataria, Bagdi, Dhodia, Bhillava or Billava, Meena, Barela, Khotil, Dangchai, Dangehi, Nirdhi Bhil, Gamit, Rawal Bhil
Bhil
spread over parts of present Karnataka, India (In alphabetical order). Billava Bunt Daivadnya Brahmin Devadiga Goud Saraswat Brahmins Tulu Gowda Koraga
Communities_of_Tulu_Nadu
Community in South-Western India
particularly the Brahmans and the high caste sudras such as Nadavas or Bunts, Billavas and Mogavirs owned paddy fields, large areas of gardens of coconut, arecanut
Bunt_(community)
Indian politician (1945–2023)
mayor of the city corporation since its establishment in 1984. She was a Billava and belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Duganna was succeeded
Rajani_Duganna
District of Madras Presidency in British Raj
castes in Hinduism, were most numerous. The majority of the people were Billavas , Kulala and Bunts. There were more Brahmins (12% of the population) in
South_Canara
Marriage in which at least one of the wed parties is deceased
ghost of a pirate named Jack Teague, and for later divorcing him. The Billava community is one of a few in India that practice posthumous marriage. Others
Posthumous_marriage
Village self-government system in rural India
SSRN 2692119. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Billava, Nnarayan; Nayak, Nayanatara (1 January 2016). "Empowerment of Women Representatives
Panchayati_raj_in_India
Indian surname
It is also used by other communities like Kurubas, Namadhari Naiks, and Billavas. Gowda was originally an honorific used by the administrative head of a
Gowda_(surname)
Town in Brahmavar taluk in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Saligrama,_Udupi
Indian fashion model from Mumbai (born 1974)
Mallar was born in Mumbai, India. Her parents hail from a Tulu speaking Billava (Poojary) family Padubidri, Mangalore, and her father is a lawyer. She
Sheetal_Mallar
Aradhya BharatVarsh Pictures Kanasondu Shuruvagide Manjesh Bhagwath Santosh Billava Saathvika Shravya Rao Thriller Manju Kuri Sunil KKR Media House Kapati
List_of_Kannada_films_of_2025
Dravidian ethnic group of southwestern India
into various castes. The major Tulu speaking castes are: Bunts Mansas Billavas Madivala Shettigars Tulu Gowdas Devadigas Kulalas Koragas Mogaveeras Tulu
Tulu_people
District of Karnataka in India
generally to Kodava customs and dress. Less frequent are Tulu speakers Billavas, Mogaveeras, Bunts, Goud Saraswat Brahmins. The Arebhashe gowdas, or Kodagu
Kodagu_district
District of Karnataka in India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Udupi_district
Community found in Karnataka
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Panar_(Kundapura)
Town in Karnataka, India
inhabitants of Gurupura come from various cultural backgrounds, and include Billava, Bunts,Gowda Saraswath Brahmins and Veerashaivas. Tulu is the primary language
Gurupura
Locality in Mangalore, Karnataka, India
businessman called H. Coragappa in the year 1912. Coragappa who belonged to the Billava (traditionally a warrior[circular reference][circular reference] caste)
Kudroli
Region and proposed state in southern India
Presidency where Brahmins are most numerous. The majority of the people were Billavas and Bunts. There were more Brahmins (12% of the population) in South Kanara
Tulu_Nadu
Kodi Bengre in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Delta_Beach
Indian politician
born on 15 November 1959 in Kotathattu, Karnataka to a Kannada-speaking Billava Family of Annayya and Lacchi Poojari as the youngest among their three
Kota_Srinivas_Poojary
Sanskrit term and surname
in several communities like the Brahmin, Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu, Billava, Mogaveera, Nairs, Ezhava as well as Sonar (goldsmith). Lakshman Jagannath
Vaidya
Hindu Brahmin community in India and a part of the larger Saraswat Brahmin community
export of rice production here was brought about by the GSB, the Bunts and Billava coconut growers. The Gaud Saraswat Brahmin – which Marine Carrin and Lidia
Gaud_Saraswat_Brahmin
Commercial & Residential Locality in Karnataka, India
religious place at Garodi in Kankanadi and is of much significance to the Billava community. This temple is dedicated to the twin cultural heroes Koti-Chennaya
Kankanadi
Indian actress
Telugu and Tamil movies. Chirashree Anchan was born in a Tulu speaking Billava family in Mangalore to Madhusoodan Anchan and Poornima Madhu. She debuted
Chirashree_Anchan
District of Karnataka in India
among the Billava, Mogaveera, Bunt, Kulala, Tulu Gowda and Devadiga communities, are the largest ethnic group in the district. Of these the Billavas are the
Dakshina_Kannada
Ethnic group in India
and Vellalas enjoyed equal social status with the Kodavas. The Tiyyas, Billavas, Agasa, Heggade etc., formed the next lower group. Members of these castes
Kodava_people
Dravidian language of Tulu Nadu region
four dialects: Common Tulu Spoken by the majority including the Bunts, Billava, Vishwakarma, Mogaveera, Tulu Madivala (Madialnakl), Tulu Gowda, Kulala
Tulu_language
Town in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Brahmavar
Town in Karnataka, India
Karkala, with Sthanika Brahmins, Rama kshathriya, Bunts, Sapaliga/Sapalya, Billavas, Ganigas, Rajapura Saraswat Brahmins (RSB), Goud Saraswat Brahmins (GSBs)
Karkala
Town in Karnataka, India
diverse, with significant representation from communities such as the Billavas, Mogaveeras, Bunts, Goud Saraswats, and Tulu Brahmins. Skilled workers
Mulki,_India
Taluka in Karnataka, India
coffee trade. It contained about thousand scattered houses inhabited by Billava, Bunts, Bhandary, Ganigas, Kulals, Goud Saraswat Brahmins, Konkani Catholics
Bantwal_taluk
Indian politician
Congress Committee up to 2005. Janardhana Poojary was born to an ethnic Billava family in Mangalore and his mother-tongue is Tulu. Prior to entering politics
Janardhana_Poojary
Suburb in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India
coffee trade. It contained about thousand scattered houses inhabited by Billava, Bunts, Bhandary, Ganigas, Kulals, Goud Saraswat Brahmins, Konkani Catholics
Bantwal
Overview of ethnic groups resident in Karnataka
worshipped gods and goddesses common to the Malabari Malayali people. The Billava community of Kanara has close links with Thiyyas of Malabar Coast and they
Ethnic_groups_in_Karnataka
Place in Karnataka, India
spoken in the village are Konkani and Kannada. The Bunt (or Nadava) and Billava were early ethnic communities, with the Marathi, Konkani and Brahmins arriving
Sanoor
community. "The role of caste in Karnataka elections: An analysis of the Billava community's political engagement". Asian Journal of Social Research. 12
Malappandaram_tribe
Village in Karnataka, India
with some Christians are present in this town, while the main castes are Billavas, Shettys, Vokkaligas, Lingayats, and Kodavas among the Hindus. Both Urdu
Shanivarsanthe
Awards given by the government of Karnataka, India
Bijapur Children's literature. Jaya Suvarna Horanadu Kannadigas Mumbai All India Billava Federation and executive president of Bharat Cooperative Bank.
Rajyotsava_Awards_(2014)
Schröter Bijagós West Africa Patrilocal Matrilineal Luigi Scantarburlo Billava South India Patrilocal Matrilineal Bontoc Philippines Patrilocal Both Albert
List of matrilineal or matrilocal societies
List_of_matrilineal_or_matrilocal_societies
Indian actress and model
television actress and a model. Shamata Anchan is from a Tulu-speaking Billava (Poojary) family that hails from Mangalore, Karnataka. She is the winner
Shamata_Anchan
Village in Karnataka, India
Kokradi is also used as a surname among the Billava, Chitrapur, Saraswat, and Brahmins from the village. Billava community constitutes the majority of the
Kokradi
Administrative district of Bombay and later Madras from 1792 to 1956
except Palghat, Cochin, and Laccadive Islands. Thiyyas were similar to Billavas of Tulu Nadu. In Palghat Taluk, there were Ezhavas instead of Thiyyas.
Malabar_District
Latin Christian ethno-religious community in India
were also local converts from Bunt, Beary, Koragas, Holeya, Mogaveera, Billavas, Mansa and other communities due to the social reform and missionary activities
Mangalorean_Catholics
Indian cricketer
the 1980s and once took 10 wickets in an innings. Sunderam was born to a Billava (Poojary) family in Udipi in Southern Karnataka . Sunderam died 20 June
Gundibail_Sunderam
Ethnic group
types of fish. Shivanand Naik, former minister, Government of Karnataka Billava Idiga Ezhava Enthoven, Reginald Edward (1922). The Tribes and Castes of
Namadhari_Naik
Dravidian language of India
required) "The role of caste in Karnataka elections: An analysis of the Billava community's political engagement". Asian Journal of Social Research. 12
Malapandaram_language
Inheritance system followed in Tulu Nadu
usually manage the matrilineal family land on behalf of their sister. Billava Bunts (except Parivara Bunts) Devadiga Mogaveera Kulala Matrilineality
Aliyasantana
Village in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Kote,_Karnataka
Ethnic group
are Shettigar, Mundalas, Mogeras, Okkaliga Gowda's, Bairas, Samagaras, Billavas,Kulala's, Sapaliga, Rajaka (Madival), Bunts, Mogaveeras, Devadiga's, Tulu
Mangaloreans
Hindu temple in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Sri Maha Vishnumoorthy Temple, Karval, Yerlapady
Sri_Maha_Vishnumoorthy_Temple,_Karval,_Yerlapady
Hindu temple in Kerala, India
good quality educations. Manjeshwaram Kasaragod Ezhava/Thiya community Billava Community Temples of Kerala The school also provides quality and cultural
Kanila Shree Bhagavathi Temple
Kanila_Shree_Bhagavathi_Temple
Village in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Tonse
Pilackool, Marriamma Road, Thalassery Sre Narayana Vallabha Siva Subramanya Temple, Poothotta. SNA website Link SNA Billava Bombay Link [1] [dead link]
Temples consecrated by Narayana Guru
Temples_consecrated_by_Narayana_Guru
Formation of separate Tulu Nadu state from Karnataka and Kerala
of Udupi district. Hinduism is followed by many of the population, with Billavas, Devadigas, Bunts, Mogaveeras (Native Tuluvas). Kota Brahmins, Kulalas
Tulu_Nadu_state_movement
Village in Karnataka, India
including such as Kharvi, Mogera, Mogaveera, Namadhari Naiks or Poojari(Billavas), and Kunabis, as well as a few Christians and Muslims. Languages spoken
Mavinkurve,_Bhatkal
Village in Karnataka, India
habitation by Tulu-speaking communities, including agrarian tribes like the Billavas and Bunts, who established villages for farming and seasonal trade during
Balkunje
Village in Karnataka, India
Beary. Various communities include the Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, GSB, Billavas, Mogaveeras, Christians and Muslims.[citation needed] Dr. NSAM high school
Nitte
Legislative Assembly constituency in Karnataka State, India
04% New JD(S) Adiga Srikantha. K. N 2,288 2.26% 1.66 Kannada Nadu Party Billava. N. K 1,758 1.74% New Independent Syed Beary 856 0.85% New Margin of victory
Byndoor_Assembly_constituency
Continuity of water less than 24 hours a day
accessible, free registration required for complete access.) Ray, I.; Billava, N.; Burt, Z.; Colford, J. M.; Ercümen, A.; Jayaramu, K. P.; Kumpel, E
Intermittent_water_supply
Village in Karnataka, India
the communities of Mogera, Nalike, Malekudiya, Gouda, Marati Naiks and Billavas. Brahmins of Chithpavana, Havyaka and Shivalli sects are also present.
Shishila
Taluk in Karnataka, India
kheer Idli Neer dosa Akki rotti or Rice Roti(Indian Bread) Society Beary Billava Bunt Konkani Kota Mogaveera Panar (Kundapura) Tuluva Beaches Kaup (village)
Udupi_taluk
Villavars, in a Tamil work written by him known as Perumal Thirumozhi. Billava- A community population with origin from Aboriginals/ Natives of the Western
Villavar
Village in Karnataka, India
Christianity. Among Hindus, majority of the people belong to ethnicities like Billava, Brahmin, Bunt, Marathi Naik and Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins ( RSB ). List
Punacha
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BILLAVA
BILLAVA
BILLAVA
Boy/Male
Indian
Shining, Bright, Name of the Sun
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Crest Jewel; Disciplined; Cultured
Boy/Male
French
German Charles which became popular in the early 9th century when Charles the Great (Charlemagne)...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Joyce. See also Choice.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Victorious, Triumphant, Gain
Female
Native American
Native American Miwok name TOLINKA means "flapping ear of a coyote."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Beasley.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Gujarati, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil, Traditional
Lucky Man; Knowledge; One Having Exalted Divine Knowledge
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Goddess of Light
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly South Yorkshire)
English (mainly South Yorkshire) : variant spelling of Haigh or Haig.Irish (County Cavan) : variant spelling of Haig.
BILLAVA
BILLAVA
BILLAVA
BILLAVA
BILLAVA