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Is yadavs upper caste?
The Koeri, Kurmi, Yadav and Bania are categorised as the upper-backwards amongst the Other Backward Class group; while the various other caste groups which constitutes the OBC, a group comprising 51\% of the population of state of Bihar, has been classified as lower backwards.
What is the sub caste of Yadav?
All Yadav sub castes descent from the Yadu lineage, these include the Ahirs in the North and West India; The Ghosh or the “Goalas” and “Sadgopa” or Gauda in Bengal and Orissa; Dhangar in Maharashtra; Yadav and Kurubas in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and dayan and Konar in Tamil Nadu.
Who is the God of Yadav caste?
Yadu was a legendary Hindu king, believed to be an ancestor of the god Krishna, who for this reason is sometimes referred to as Yadava. Since Krishna is said to have been brought up among Ahirs, who were herdsmen, the surname Yadav is popular among them. In Maharashtra, this name is found among the Marathas.
Are Yadav Kshatriya?
The Yadavs claim Kshatriya status on account of their ‘connection’ with Krishna. That puts them in the warrior category and second only to the Brahmins, the priestly caste. The Yadavs, Ahirs and Gujjars belong to the same varna, caste cluster.
Are Jadhav and Yadav same?
According to records, Jadhavs are the descendants of Yadav, or Chandravanshis. Bhosle/Bhonsle, Ranas, Yadavas, Nimbalkars come under the category of Marathas.
Which caste comes under OBC in Tamilnadu?
| Sl.No | Community | Sl.No. in the Central OBC list |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agamudayar including Thozhu or Thuluva Vellala | 1 |
| 2 | Agaram Vellan Chettiar | |
| 3 | Alwar, Azhavar and Alavar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District.) | 2 |
| 4 | Servai(except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts.) |
What is the caste of Patil?
The Patil presided over all village festivals, such as Dasara, Diwali and Holi. In Maharashtra, Patil watan was dominated by the Maratha or Kunbi caste, but there were also Brahmins and Muslims who held this office.
Who are the non-Yadav castes in up?
They comprise 9-10 per cent of UP’s population and 20 per cent of the OBC numbers. According to Professor Kaviraj, of the political science department in Lucknow University, castes such as the Kurmis, Mauryas, Kashyaps, Nishads, Rajbhar, Binds, Sahus, and Prajapatis among others make up the non-Yadav OBC base.
Who are the Yadavs in Uttar Pradesh?
The Yadavs are the largest and the most influential OBC community in Uttar Pradesh. They comprise 9-10 per cent of UP’s population and 20 per cent of the OBC numbers.
Are Yadavs the most developed OBC castes in Bihar?
Yadavs are amongst the most developed OBC castes just like Kurmis. Yadavs have faced a lot of caste discrimination in the past and by taking the advantage of democracy they have obtained power in UP, Bihar and their condition is improving day by day.
What is the difference between Shudra and Yadav caste?
All those communities who are into agriculture produce, dairy produce, artisan works (labor and skilled labor) or those who exchange their work time for money are called Shudras. Yadav caste comes under the OBC category in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh etc. Yadavs are amongst the most developed OBC castes just like Kurmis.