Challenges against the identity of Kangasia (Regarding Bhavnagar District)

The traditional business of the above mentioned three Kangsia settlements located in the parts of Bhavnagar city was to sell handicrafts. Almost all the families were doing the business of making and distributing Kangsi means toothpicks. Hence their caste name Kangsia Padi in the present day the effects of the process of social change are changing the traditional elements of culture and profession among the Kangsias. At the same time the Kangsias have sustained some elements of their traditional culture. Their dress profession varies completely while traditions and customs have changed somewhat. The caste panchayat, which traditionally dominates the caste, still maintains strict social control among the Kangsias.