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What is the caste of Goa?
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| Ethnic groups, social groups and tribes of Goa and the Konkan region | |
|---|---|
| Maratha and associated groups | Maratha Gomantak Maratha Samaj Naik Maratha Samaj Nutan Maratha Samaj Kharvi |
| Saraswats | Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins Kudaldeshkar Gaud Brahmins Gaud Saraswat Brahmins Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins |
Who are OBC in Goa?
Category 4: OBC (Other Backward Communities)
- Bhandari Naik.
- Christian Barber.
- Christian Mahar.
- Vishwakarma/Chari/Mesta.
- Dhangar.
- Dhobi.
- Gosavi.
- Koli.
What is the structure of the caste system?
The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories – Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Many believe that the groups originated from Brahma, the Hindu God of creation.
Which is the highest caste in Goa?
Categorized as Other Backward Class known as Bhandari Samaj form the largest caste group in the state of Goa, reportedly being over 30\% of that state’s Hindu population.
What is the caste of Naik?
In Maharashtra the surname Nayak and Naik is used by Kshatriya Marathas, CKPs and Deshastha Brahmin communities. In Odisha, significant population of “Naik” or “Nayak” is present who claim themselves one of the martial communities of the state.
What are the cast in India?
It is referred to frequently in the ancient Indian texts. The four classes were the Brahmins (priestly people), the Kshatriyas (also called Rajanyas, who were rulers, administrators and warriors), the Vaishyas (artisans, merchants, tradesmen and farmers), and Shudras (labouring classes).
What are the chief castes of Goa?
According to the Gazetteer of India, Union Territory: Goa, Daman and Diu, Part I which looks at Goa (published in 1979) the “chief castes” found in Goa are: The following castes are generally referred to as the high castes, and follow Brahminical religion.
What is the structure of Goa’s government?
The structure of Goa’s government, like that of most other Indian states, is defined by the national constitution of 1950. The governor is appointed by the president of India for a five-year term.
What is the population of Goa in 2011 census?
As per the Census 2011, the total Population of Goa is 14.6 Lacs. Thus the population of Goa forms 0.12 percent of India in 2011. Goa has total population of 1,458,545 in which males were 739,140 while females were 719,405. Total area of Goa is 3,702 square km.
What is the caste of a goldsmith in Goa?
The goldsmiths call themselves ‘Daivednya Brahmins’ and are known in Goa as ‘Shetti’. they were put into the Christian caste of Sudir or Sudras, which is a lower caste. They did not get into the caste deemed superior because they were known as ‘Panchal’ or the artisan group of castes.