No. It belongs to Other Backward Castes of Kerala.
Thandan and Thiyya castes. are different thandan caste is the name also used as a synonym for another distinct caste group, being the Ezhavas of the same region.
yes,half of kerala christians that is syrian christian sect is forward caste
Yes, Syrian Christians of Kerala are forward caste.
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thiyya kannur
Mamtha belongs to Thiyya Community from Kannur.
In the Kerala caste system, Ezhavas are considered to be a forward caste group distinct from Nairs and Shudras. Ezhavas traditionally were engaged in various occupations such as agriculture, trade, and business. They have made significant contributions to the socio-economic and cultural fabric of Kerala.
Nair is one of the caste in Kerala. All human are same. In that sense, you can not say one caste is forward or other is backward. If you see the caste system, Nairs are considered as Shudras who comes at the bottom in Hindu varna(color) system. First is Brahmins and then Kshathriyas(Mainly Verma) and then Vaishyas(Who does trace) and then Shudras who work for all the other three groups.
In Kerala, the Viswakarma community is traditionally considered a "forward" or "upper" caste, associated with skilled craftsmanship, particularly in metalwork and woodwork. The Nair community, while also historically viewed as a forward caste, has a different social standing and historical background. The dynamics between these communities can vary based on specific regional and social contexts, but generally, both are regarded as relatively higher in the caste hierarchy compared to other communities in Kerala.
There is a caste called 'Samban' in Kerala which comes under Scheduled Caste in Kerala state.
it is a forward caste