Bakarwal
The Bakarwal are a semi-nomadic pastoralist community primarily found in the northern Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Their name is derived from the Urdu word "bakri," meaning goat, reflecting their traditional livelihood centered around herding goats and sheep.
Historically, the Bakarwal have engaged in seasonal migration, moving their livestock between lower altitudes in the
The Bakarwal community traditionally speaks local dialects, often influenced by Pahari and Gojri languages. Their social
In recent decades, changing political boundaries, environmental pressures, and economic shifts have impacted the traditional Bakarwal