Yes, Jaiswal Kalwar is generally considered to be part of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in India. The caste is primarily associated with the business and trading communities, particularly in North India. However, the classification can vary by state, as different states have their own lists of OBCs based on local Demographics and socio-economic factors.
No, Kalwar is not listed as OBC in Punjab. It is in General category.
KARNWAL surname belongs to Baniya Trader caste, which is not one of the Schedule Caste (Untouchables) in North India. Karnwal/Jaiswal are baniya trader which are called Kalwar vaish .They are follower of Sahstrbabhu Arjun. Few schedule cast are used this surname why i do not know.
Jaiswal or Jayswal or Jayaswal (Hindi: जयस्वाल or जायसवाल) is a geographical title shared by several communities in India including"Jaiswal BrahminsJaiswal JainsJaiswal SwarnkarJaiswal RajputsJaiswal Kalwars
yes its an obc caste
details of obc caste
Yes Chauhan caste is OBC and are actually Nai (barber) caste.
JAISWALS ARE NOT SCHEDULED CASTE!Jaiswal or Jayasvāla or Jayaswal (Hindi: जैस्वाल, जयस्वाल or 2) is a designation shared by several communities in India including"Jaiswal BrahminsJaiswal JainsJaiswal RajputsJaiswal KalwarsSome Jaiswals relate themselves with baniya or mahajan community, since becoming followers of Vallabhacharyaji, adopting Vaishanavism nearly 300 years ago.
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bc-backword caste obc-other backward caste
obc
No . They belong to OBC .
Jaiswal or Jayasvāla (Hindi: जैस्वाल, जयस्वाल or 2) is a designation shared by several communities in India including"Jaiswal BrahminsJaiswal JainsJaiswal RajputsJaiswal Kalwars