The Halakki-Vokkalu (Kannada: ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ ಸಮುದಾಯ, also transliterated as Halwakki-Wakkal and Halakki-Vokkaliga) are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka, India.[1] They are found predominantly in Uttara Kannada district and are distinct from Vokkaligas.[1]
Halakki Vokkaligas living in the foot of Western Ghats are known as the "Aboriginals of Uttara Kannada". Their way of living is still ancient. The women adorn themselves with beads and necklaces, heavy nose rings and distinctive attire.[2] Halakki speak a different dialect of Kannada called as Achchagannada.
^ abREPORT OF THE SECOND BACKWARD CLASSES COMMISSION. Vol. 3. Bangalore: Government of Karnataka. 1986. p. 38,49.:Halwakki Wakkal is an agricultural
class, who are relatively poor. Gam Vokkalu, Kare
Vokkalu and Atte Vokkalu are grouped under this.
They mainly live in North Kanara District and are
distinct from Vokkaligas.
^"Visit the 400-year-old tribes of Halakki Vokkaligas and Sidhis in Uttara Kannada". The Economic Times. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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