Kolis of Odisha who were chief of villages used the Behera as a title.[2][3][4]
Brahmins of Sambalpur and Kalahandi in Odisha also use the title of Behera.[5]
Gopals of Odisha who are cowherders and milkman by profession use the Behera as surname.[6][7]
Khandayats and Chasas of Odisha who were chief of their caste council and responsible for making law and order in their caste used the title of Behera.[8]
Devangas of Ganjam district who are weaver by profession also use the title of Behera because king of Ganjam offered the title of Behera to Devangs for their weaving skills.[10]
Bauris of Bengal and Odisha also use the title of Behera who are traditional Barber to Bauri caste people.[11]
