The Koknis who have established themselves in Luton are approximately 500 and growing – small in comparison to the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities. We first came to the town in the 1960s – from India, South Africa, post-independence Kenya and other places. Most Koknis retained strong links with their villages in India – Khed, Sakhroli, Furus, Tisenghi, Mazgaon to name but a few. These connections continue to remain strong.