In Tamil Nadu, the higher castes traditionally include the Brahmins, who are priests and scholars; the Kshatriyas, historically warriors and rulers; and the Vellalars, who are primarily agricultural landowners. These groups have historically held significant social and economic power in the region. The Caste System in Tamil Nadu is complex, with various sub-castes and variations in status, which continue to influence social dynamics today.
312 forward castes.
Kallar,Maravar,Agamudayaar are the sub-castes under Thevar Community. They constitute 1/3 of Tamilnadu Population
they must have got their workers very easily as the workers are of low castes and must have served the higher castes.
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The castes are known as varnas. The lowest of these are not allowed to associate with the people who are part of the higher castes.
during ancient times higher castes of Hindus used to go to Gurukul aka schools. While lower castes were banned from learning.
As of October 2021, Dr. T. Udhayachandran is the Higher Education Secretary for Tamil Nadu.
Bhardwaj is a Brahmin caste but schedule (low class) castes are using the Bhardwaj surname to "hide" their own caste. Low class castes never had surnames in India and are now copying surnames of higher castes to mask their own identity.
Bhardwaj is a Brahmin caste but schedule (low class) castes are using the Bhardwaj surname to "hide" their own caste. Low class castes never had surnames in India and are now copying surnames of higher castes to mask their own identity.
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3000 castes and 25000 sub-castes
There are no castes.