Meaning of PARAKUDI

PARAKUDI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பரகுடி

A migratory or non-resident cultivator, someone who cultivates land in a village or region without having permanent residency or ownership rights. Example: The 'parakudi' farmers traveled from village to village, offering their labor during the harvest season. This term reflects the mobility of agricultural labor in Tamil Nadu, where farmers often migrated to different regions in search of work or better opportunities. It also highlights the challenges faced by landless laborers in securing stable livelihoods.