Bhumihar
Matrimonial
Bhumihars are a community of Hindu Brahmins, who are the natives of Bihar and Jharkhand. Some Bhumihar population is also found in Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. Relationships in Bhumihar matrimony is based on endogamy. A Bhumihar is allowed to wed Maithili Brahmins in Tirhut and Mithila. In Bundelkhand, alliance between Bhumihar Brahmins and Kanyakubja Brahmins is also acceptable. Rituals and wedding celebrations in Bhumihar matrimony are similar to that of Brahmins.