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Kharvi and Gabit are fishermen and boatman communities found in Goa and the rest of the Konkan. They speak the Konkani language. They were once employed in the navy of Shivaji.
As of 1996, the Kharvi were designated as an Other Backward Class in Goa.
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| Ethnic groups, social groups and tribes of Goa and the Konkan region | |
|---|---|
| Maratha and associated groups | |
| Saraswats | |
| Karhades | |
| Konkanasthas | |
| Daivadnya | |
| Vaishya | |
| Prabhus | |
| Others | |
| Roman Catholics | |
| Islam | |
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