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The Scheduled Caste population in Pakistan is predominantly concentrated in the Sindh province and is considered to represent a substantial segment of the country's Hindu community. Although precise population figures vary due to differences in census data and demographic estimates, it is generally suggested that Scheduled Castes make up about ...
The Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal classifies the Teli as a subgroup within the broader social group of Madheshi Other Caste. [21] At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, 369,688 people (1.4% of the population of Nepal) were Teli. The frequency of Telis by province was as follows: Madhesh Province (5.1%) Koshi Province (0.9%) Lumbini ...
The movement was launched in 2016 during the 125th anniversary of the birth of Baba Saheb Ambedkar at Mirpurkhas.It was formed by the combination of different Scheduled Caste organisations in Pakistan like Bheel Intellectual Forum (BIF), Oad Samaji Tanzeem, Pakistan Meghwar Council, Baghri Welfare Association, All Sindh Kolhi Association, Sindh Kolhi Itehad (Nemdas group), Sindh Kolhi Itehad ...
Printed at the Government central Press. Commissioner, India Census (1912). Census of India, 1911 ... Superintendent government printing, India. "The Tribes & Castes of Shahdadkot Taluka, Sindh 1701-2013 - [PDF Document]". vdocuments.mx; Ansari, Sheikh Sadik Ali Sher Ali.
The word Gujjar represents a caste, a tribe and a group in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, locally referred to as jati, zaat, qaum or biradari. [16] [17]It has been suggested by several historians that Gurjara was initially the name of a tribe or clan which later evolved into a geographical and ethnic identity following the establishment of a janapada (tribal kingdom) called 'Gurjara'. [18]
Caste endogamy exists in Pakistan, with members of a quom tending to marry within it. [49] In rural areas of Pakistani Punjab, endogamy is vital to the caste system. [ 49 ] Kammis include artisans, labourers, and service providers such as barbers, cobblers, and carpenters. [ 50 ]
The Tarkhan is a caste found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. They are traditionally carpenters by occupation. [1] The Hindu members of this clan are generally identified as Khatis, Suthars or Lohars following the Vishwakarma community of India. [2]
The profession of tailoring is done by both communities. In the Muslim community, the Darzi caste is known as Idrisi. According to the data of National Commission of Backward Classes, Darzi castes are listed as Other Backward Class (OBC) or Schedule Castes. [citation needed] Tailoring is the English translation of Darzi. In the Indian tradition ...