Question

What was the role of "chauls"?

Answer 1

The role of a jobber in the chawls was:
To act as a headman of the Caste and family groups in the mill neighbourhoods.
He would settle disputes among the chawlmates.
He would organise food supplies or arrange informal credit when required by people living in chawls.
He would also bring in important information on political developments of the state.