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.
yes,half of kerala christians that is syrian christian sect is forward caste
Prithviraj Sukumaran, the son of Mallika Sukumaran, also known as Mohamallika Pillai, and Sukumaran Nair, belongs to the Nair Pillai caste.
Yes, Syrian Christians of Kerala are forward caste.
YES
No.its a completly different caste.saliya is a lower caste in kerala listed as obc by kerala government.
The Mudaliar caste in Tamil Nadu and the Nair caste in Kerala are distinct communities with different historical and cultural backgrounds. While both are considered influential in their respective regions and have similar status as forward castes, they belong to different ethnic and social frameworks. The Mudaliars are primarily associated with landownership and administration, whereas the Nairs have a different social structure, often linked to matrilineal traditions. Thus, while they may share some similarities, they are not equivalent.
Menon is a sub caste of the Nair Community which belongs to Kerala state. Yes it has its own reservations and is considered as an upper class (caste).
All the warriors belong to Nair group they belong to the Nagavamsh and Nagans the true dravadian and the kings too belong to Nair caste before the invadation of Arya Brahmins In kerala and the brahmins in kerala took the leadership in administration in kerala as no body could question them as they were considerd to be close to god as they does the puujas and they converted the loyable land loadrs or nair kings to samantha, samantha kshatriya and so on and in kerala nairgroup spreads in kshatriya, vaisya castes and those who belonged to be lower category in Nair group came to sudras too.......
She belongs to the nair caste of Kerala (India) . This is a SEMI-MONGLOID originated in the India China border. Later migrated to southernmost India in an exodus called Munda exodus. This race now inhabit in Nepal ( as Newars ) and Kerala ( as Nairs )
After Brahmins Saiva Vellalar(Saiva Pillai) is the highest caste which ranks in Kshatriya status. Almost all Tamil Kings were Saiva Vellalars who followed Saiva Siddhanta. Ettu Veetil Pillai and Travancore Pillai Community is just an Migration of Tamil speaking Saiva Pillai Pandyan Kingdom and Chera Kingdom. Saiva vellala or Saiva Pillai is a Forward Caste according to both TN and KL Government. Most of the rulers were from this caste. Saiva Pillai or Saiva Vellalar is Kshatriya who migrated with Rishi Agastya during Treta Yug along with Brahmins. Genes in Saiva Vellala Or Saiva Pillai community is north Indian Aryan Gene which is same in Brahmins. All Non Vegetarian Pillai communities in TN are sutras. For respect many low caste added Pillai as their Surname. But they are fake. Saiva Pillai is Aryan Kshatriya Forward Caste who are pure vegetarian. Original Saiva Pillai/Saiva Vellala is Kshatriya.
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.