The Bhoi (also known as Bauri) is an ethnic community found in Odisha, India, who speak the Odia language. They are classified as a [OBC]. Traditionally, they are blowers of conch shells (Shankha) in Hindu rituals, and work as agricultural labourers.

In Gujarat and Maharashtra, their traditional occupations included acting as palanquin-bearers.

The Bhoi are also found in Assam.

"Bhoi" or "Bhoimul" was also a functional title provided to writers of Odisha belonging to Karan community. They were highly educated and an elite community completely different from Bhoi/Bauri. Karan community has its own dynasty along with Khandayat and ruled Odisha by "Bhoimula" dynasty of Karana community.

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