Meaning of BANGALI

BANGALI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பங்காலி

A shareholder or co-owner of village lands under the 'bangi' tenure system, having a right to a portion of the land based on the periodic redistribution. Example: The 'bangalis' in the village eagerly awaited the lottery to determine their share of the agricultural lands for the next six years. This term is closely linked to the 'bangi' system and represents the individuals who hold shares in the communally owned lands. It highlights the dynamic nature of land ownership in this system, where shares are periodically reallocated among the villagers.