The Sikriband consist of a number of endogamous groupings, such as the Nat, Madari, Bazigar, Deha, Bhope and Singikat.
The Sikriband claim descent from Jaimal, a Rajput prince, who on being defeated by the Mughals fled to the jungle.
They are now found mainly in the towns of Jagraon, Moga, Fazilka, Barnala, Abohar and Jalandhar, and speak Punjabi.
A good many have now emigrated to the urban areas of Haryana, where they are employed as daily wage labourers.
[5] The Sirkibands are Hindu, and their main tribal deities are Gugga Pir and Shitala Mata.