A subcaste of Banjara.

A section of Nandvansi Gauli.
_Banka_ .-- A small caste found principally in the Kalahandi State which now forms part of Bengal.

The caste was formed from military service like the Khandaits, Paiks and Marathas, and some families bear the names of different castes, as Brahman Banka, Kumhar Banka, and so on.

They were formerly notorious freebooters, but have now settled down to cultivation.

Each man, however, still carries a sword or knife on his person, and in Kalahandi they are permitted to do this without taking out a licence.
_Banku_ .-- (One who frequents sequestered parts of forests.) A sept of Korku.
_Bansberia_ .-- (One who performs acrobatic feats on a stick or bamboo.) Synonym of Kolhati.
_Bansia_ .-- (Angler.) From _bansi_, a fishing-hook.