Bangur

Bangur is a regional name associated with local pigs in parts of South Asia, and it may be used more like a landrace label than a formal breed name. Depending on district and herd history, Bangur pigs can range from compact village animals to larger crossbred stock, with black, brown, ginger, sandy, pied, or belted coats. They are generally discussed as domestic pigs adapted to smallholder conditions, where survival, thriftiness, and tolerance of local feed resources may matter as much as rapid growth.

For keepers, the main concern is knowing what kind of Bangur is actually being offered. A locally adapted sow line can be useful for backyard production, but crossbred pigs may need better housing, balanced rations, and closer health management to perform well. Record the parents, farrowing history, and mature weights when possible, because names alone are not reliable indicators of litter size, carcass type, or suitability for breeding.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blonde, Brown, Cream, Ginger, Ginger and Black, Pied, Red, Red and Black, Sandy, Solid Black, Solid White, Spotted, Swallow Belly, White