The caste is also divided into a large number of exogamous groups
or sections, whose names, as might be expected, present a great
diversity of character. Some are borrowed from Rajput clans, as
Surajvansi, Gaharwar and Rathor; while others, as Marai, are taken
from the Gonds. Instances of sections named after other castes are
Banjar (Banjara), Jogi, Chhipia (Chhipi, a tailor) and Khairwar
(a forest tribe). The Chhipia section preserve the memory of their
comparatively illustrious descent by refusing to eat pork. Instances
of sections called after a title or nickname of the reputed founder
are Maladhari, one who wears a garland; Machhi-Mundia or fly-headed,
perhaps the equivalent of feather-brained; Hathila, obstinate; Baghmar,
a tiger-killer; Mangaya, a beggar; Dhuliya, a drummer; Jadkodiha, one
who digs for roots, and so on. There are numerous territorial groups
named after the town or village where the ancestor of the clan may
be supposed to have lived; and many names also are of a totemistic
nature, being taken from plants, animals or natural objects. Among
these are Khunti, a peg; Chandaniha, sandalwood; Tarwaria, a sword;
Borbans, plums; Miri, chillies; Chauria, a whisk; Baraiya, a wasp;
Khalaria, a hide or skin; Kosni, _kosa_ or tasar silk; and Purain,
the lotus plant. Totemistic observances survive only in one or two
isolated instances.