 They also claim common ancestry with Kewat community, who similarly refer to themselves as Odhs.In Maharashtra, the Beldar are found mainly in the districts of Aurangabad, Nasik, Pune, Amravati, Akola, Yawatmal, Ahmednagar, Sholapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri and the city of Mumbai.The Beldar claim to have immigrated from Rajasthan some five centuries ago.