Lingayats are a religious community primarily found in the Indian state of Karnataka, and they are generally not classified as Scheduled Castes (SC). They are considered a distinct group with their own identity and traditions, often associated with the Veerashaiva sect. However, some individuals within the broader Lingayat community may belong to Scheduled Castes, depending on their specific social and economic backgrounds. The classification can vary based on regional and governmental criteria.
YES. Some of their sub castes are OBC
The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.
Basicaly Ramdasia Caste belongs to Punjab. They pertain to both Sikh Schedule Castes & Hindu Schedule Castes. Infact they are schedule caste - unlike hardcore hindus & sikhs, they believe and follow blood relation between Sikh Schedule Castes & Hindu Schedule Castes.
yes Mahor belong to schedule caste
People with surname Hans Belong to schedule castes.
schedule castes
Schedule Castes are those who have surrendered to the authority of the Hinduism. And Schedule Tribes are those who have not submiited themselves to the authority of the Hinduism and instead they preffered staying away from the Hindus rather than surrendering their freedom and liberty.
no,they are schedule castes,i have heard they were brahmin earlier but were depromoted
no. .They are high class Kashtriyas
no,they are schedule castes,i have heard they were brahmin earlier but were depromoted
yes of course . Shinde comes almost in every cast including Brahmin
karmakar is belong to vishwakarma caste.they are not schedule caste. see vishwakarma wiki.