Balai

The Balai, or Balahi are a Hindu caste found in the state of Rajasthan in India.

A small number of Balai are also found in the neighbouring areas of Rajasthan.

The Balai are strictly endogamous community and practice the principle of clan exogamy. These clans are referred to as gotras. Their main gotras include the Bhagirath and Soosa, which is also a Mina gotra. The Balahar are a landless community; the majority are agricultural labourers. They were once a community of weavers, but few are now involved in weaving. They are Hindu and have customs similar to other Hindu communities in western Uttar Pradesh.