The Bathudi or Bathuri is a community found mainly in the north western part of Odisha.

However they could be traced back the Panchpaidh (Panchpir) plateau of Mayurbhanj District and simlipal forest range.

[3] A section of Bathudi society have embraced Hinduism and worship Hindu gods and goddesses.

But the mother is not allowed to enter the kitchen and touch the cooking pots for twenty one days.

The mother is prohibited from eating fish, sweets and ripe jackfruit for about two years after birth of child.

Typical household holds goods like stringed Charpoys; aluminium, bell metal and earthen utensils; bow and arrow, fishing tools, mats, etc.

Women weave mats out of date palm leaves and prepare leaf cups and plates both for domestic use and sale.

Making and selling rice products such as Chuda and Mudi is also another occupation for lean months.