Kori (also known as Koli) is an Indian caste, whose traditional occupation was that of weavers. Kori is classified as a Scheduled Caste in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The name "Kori" derives from the word "kora" (coarse cloth), which refers to their traditional occupation. Some Koris claim descent from Kabir.
The Kori Scheduled Caste population in Uttar Pradesh at the 2011 Census of India was 2,293,937.
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