Labana is a trader and merchant community mostly are in North India. Most of followers are Sikhs, also include Hindus and very less Muslims. In brief, earlier they were transporters, loaders and carriers in land, rivers and Sea. Sikh Lobanas get in touch with Nanak and contributed later fifth Guru of Sikhism. In Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Sikh empire, slowly turn into agriculturists under Mahraja Ranjit Singh and mostly converted from Hindu to Sikhi. Most of Labana people migrated to India during Partition.
In India, It is categorized under "Other Backward Classes" (OBC) in Punjab, Haryana, Himanchal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Gujrat, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh and Rajasthan.
In Punjab region, it was in "General" category before but with efforts of Sant Baba Prem Singh for betterment of community, such step was taken.
I think yes . Labana cast is schedule cast becoz some gawariya(labana) are in sc category in some states of India such as Rajasthan,madya pradesh but some other states they have OBC category
no they are not belongs to sc/st cast , they comes under 96K maratha
Hatkar is not sc or st.
Giri are goswami Brahmins. No they are not sc or st
no
No, Bhagat is not a caste. It is commonly used as a title or term of respect in the Sikh community.
the khatik caste comes under obc in karnataka
yes... sure
As of my knowledge, the Padwal surname is not specifically associated with any caste or category in Maharashtra. Caste and category classifications are complex and can vary based on regional, cultural, and historical factors. It is important to consult official records or speak with family members to determine specific categorizations.
yes..it may be sc or obc..
Megh come under schedule caste not majbi caste
yes, Reddys in karnataka is sub cast under the cast group called vokkaligas Vokkaligas is listed in central list of OBC ...so reddys in KA can claim for OBC reservation