The Halakki-Vokkalu (Kannada: ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ ಸಮುದಾಯ, also transliterated as Halwakki-Wakkal and Halakki-Vokkaliga) are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka, India.
[1] They are found predominantly in Uttara Kannada district and are distinct from Vokkaligas.
[1] Halakki Vokkaligas living in the foot of Western Ghats are known as the "Aboriginals of Uttara Kannada".
The women adorn themselves with beads and necklaces, heavy nose rings and distinctive attire.
[3] Taking Halakkis cognisance of the tribe’s demands to be recognised as a Scheduled Tribe, a study was commissioned by the social welfare department and a report was submitted.