[1] It is traditionally reared by Gujjar pastoralists, with its distribution extending to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
The breed is used for both milk production and draft power, particularly in agricultural activities on hilly terrains.
Its breeding area includes the Shivalik foothills in Haryana, specifically in the districts of Ambala, Panchkula, and Yamunanagar, as well as Chandigarh.
These cattle are migratory by nature, maintained on low-input systems, and reared primarily by nomadic pastoralists.
[7] Belahi cows produce a moderate amount of milk, with an average yield of about 1014 kg per lactation.