In Assam, the caste of "Das" typically refers to a community of people who are often categorized under the broader umbrella of Scheduled Castes. Traditionally, they have been associated with agricultural and labor-oriented occupations. The term "Das" can also denote a religious connotation, as it is used to refer to devotees or followers of certain deities in Hindu traditions. However, the social dynamics and classifications can vary significantly across different regions and communities within Assam.
DAS caste is typically categorized as Scheduled Caste (SC) in India.
mostly DAS is sc and some are kayastho or both.
In India, the Brahmin caste is considered the highest or upper caste, while the Das caste generally refers to a lower or working-class caste. The hierarchical structure of the caste system places Brahmins at the top and Dasa at a lower position.
Scheduled caste is not in considered on the basis of just surnames.. scheduteld caste decided on the basis of original caste...the surnames basak or bosak find in Assam, West bengal, bihar states of India. however, all they are having same surnames but belongs to different caste, in west bengal they are belong to Kshatriya and Vaishya,Tantubais, Karmakars etc. in Assam same surnames may be , Bania(Bonia), In Bihar they are bolongs to chaupal caste. Chaupal caste is considered as scheduled caste under Government of Bihar and West Bengal and Bania(Bonia) caste is considered as scheduled caste under Government of Assam however other caste such Vaishaya etc is considered as OBC in West bengal, Bihar or in Assam..
Hari Prasanna Das has written: 'Geography of Assam'
Das in Bengali generally belong to SC.
Chetana Das was born on November 4, 1954, in Shillong, Assam, India.
The Purkayastha caste is primarily found in the Indian state of Assam and is traditionally associated with the Kayastha community. The Kayastha community is known for their administrative and clerical roles in ancient India. The Purkayastha caste is considered to be a sub-caste within the broader Kayastha community, with a specific regional and cultural identity in Assam.
In Assam, the surname Handique is commonly associated with the Ahom community, which is not traditionally considered a Brahmin caste. The Ahom people have a distinct cultural and historical background in Assam, with origins tracing back to the Tai-Ahom kingdom. While surnames can sometimes overlap between different communities, Handique is more likely to be associated with the Ahom community rather than Brahmins in Assam.
Chidananda Das Gupta was born on November 20, 1921, in Shillong, Assam, India.
Das is a common Bengali surname that does not belong to any specific caste. It is used by individuals from various castes and communities in Bengal.
In Bengali culture, "Das" is a common surname found across various castes and communities. It does not necessarily indicate a specific caste by itself.