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Introduction
Gujarat is a diverse state of India. According to the National Census 2011, the total population of this state is about 6.03 crores. The social structure of the state has been based on castes, and people of different communities and castes live here. In Gujarat, groups or castes that have historically been socially, educationally and economically marginalized are given reservation in education, government jobs and other social benefits. Its purpose is to bring equality in the society by bringing these groups into the mainstream.
This blog post will prove useful for all the people of Gujarat state who want to know more about the social structure and caste system of Gujarat. Whether you are a student, a researcher or just a curious reader, this blog post will give you a comprehensive understanding about the caste list and category of Gujarat. Use Google Translate to read this article in Gujarati or any other language.
Gujarat Caste List
The Gujarat government has prepared a list of various castes living in the state, known as Gujarat Caste List. Gujarat Caste List is a list of all castes and communities or groups that have been classified by the state government as Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC) or Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). OBCs are classified into Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Most Backward Classes (MBC) and More Backward Classes. Communities included in this list are considered socially, educationally and economically backward. Who get the benefit of reservation in educational institutions run by the state government, government jobs and various welfare schemes. A detailed list of these castes is given below category wise.
The percentage of reserved seats for different categories in Gujarat is as follows:
| Category Name | Reservation Percentage |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 07% |
| SEBC | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
ST Caste List in Gujarat
According to Census 2011, the total population of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Gujarat state is about 89 lakh 17 thousand 174, which is 14.75% of the total population. There are 32 castes or subcastes in the ST category list in Gujarat, for which there is a provision of 15% reservation. Read more Which castes are included in ST in Gujarat?
List of Scheduled Tribes in Gujarat 2025
| SN | Castes or Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Barda |
| 2 | Bavacha, Bamcha |
| 3 | Bharwad (in the Nesses of the forests of Alech, Barada and Gir) |
| 4 | Bhil, Bhil Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, Vasave |
| 5 | Charan (in the Nesses of the forests of Alech, Barada and Gir) |
| 6 | Chaudhri (in Surat and Valsad districts) |
| 7 | Chodhara |
| 8 | Dhanka, Tadvi, Tetaria, Valvi |
| 9 | Dhodia, Dhodi |
| 10 | Dubla, Talavia, Halpati |
| 11 | Gamit, Gamta, Gavit, Mavchi, Padvi |
| 12 | Gond, Rajgond |
| 13 | Kathodi, Katkari, Dhor Kathodi, Dhor Katkari, Son Kathodi, Son Katkari |
| 14 | Kokna, Kokni, Kukna |
| 15 | Omitted |
| 16 | Koli Dhor, Tokre Koli, Kolcha, Kolgha |
| 17 | Kunbi (in the Dangs district) |
| 18 | Naikda, Nayaka, Cholivala Nayaka, Kapadia Nayaka, Mota Nayaka, Nana Nayaka |
| 19 | Padhar |
| 20 | Omitted |
| 21 | Pardhi, Advichincher, Phanse Pardhi (excluding Amreli, Bhavanagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch, Rajkot and Surendranagar districts) |
| 22 | Patelia |
| 23 | Pomla |
| 24 | Rabari (in the Nesses of the forests of Alech, Barada and Gir) |
| 25 | Rathawa |
| 26 | Siddi, Siddi- Badshan (in Amreli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot and Surendranagar districts) |
| 27 | Omitted |
| 28 | Varli |
| 29 | Vitola, Kotwalia, Barodia |
| 30 | Bhil, Bhilala, Barela, Patelia |
| 31 | Tadvi Bhil, Bawra, Vasave, |
| 32 | Padvi |
SC Caste List in Gujarat
According to Census 2011, the total population of Scheduled Castes (SC) in Gujarat state is about 21 lakh 10 thousand 331, which is 7% of the total population. There are 36 castes or sub-castes in the Gujarat SC Caste List, for which there is a provision of 7% reservation. Read more Which castes are included in SC in Gujarat?
List of Scheduled Castes in Gujarat 2025
| S.N. | Castes or Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Ager |
| 2 | Bakad, Bant |
| 3 | Bawa-Dedh, Dedh-Sadhu, (Vankar-Sadhu, Harijan-Bawa, Anusuchit Jatina Bawa) |
| 4 | Bhambi, Bhambhi, Asadaru, Asodi, Chamadia, Chamar, Chamar-Ravidas, Chambhar, Chamgar, Haralayya, Harali, Khalpa, Machigar, Mochigar, Madar, Madig, Mochi(In Dangs District and Umergaon Taluka of Valsad District Only), Nalia, Telugu Mochi, Kamati Mochi, Ranigar, Rohidas, Rohit, Samgar |
| 5 | Bhangi, Mehtar, Olgana, Rukhi, Malkana, Halalkhor, Lalbegi, Balmiki, Korar, Zadmalli, Barwashia, Barwasia, Jamphoda, Zampada, Zampda,Rushi, Valmiki |
| 6 | Chalvadi, Channayya |
| 7 | Chenna Dasar, Holaya Dasar |
| 8 | Dangashia |
| 9 | Dhor, Kakkayya, Kankayya |
| 10 | Garmatang |
| 11 | Garoda, Garo, (Hindu Garoda Brahman, Garva, Guru Brahman Scheduled Caste) |
| 12 | Halleer |
| 13 | Halsar, Haslar, Hulasvar, Halasvar |
| 14 | Holar, Valhar |
| 15 | Holaya, Holer |
| 16 | Lingader |
| 17 | Mahar, Taral, Dhegu Megu |
| 18 | Mahyavansi, Dhed, Dhedh, Vankar, Maru Vankar, Antyaj |
| 19 | Mang, Matang, Minimadig |
| 20 | Mang-Garudi |
| 21 | Meghval, Meghwal, Menghvar, (Jadeja Meghwal, Maheshvari Meghwal, Vankar Meghwal, Charaniya Meghwal, Gurjar Meghwal) |
| 22 | Mukri |
| 23 | Nadia, Hadi |
| 24 | Pasi |
| 25 | Senva, Shenva, Chenva, Sedma, Rawat, (Senma) |
| 26 | Shemalia |
| 27 | Thori |
| 28 | Tirgar, Tirbanda |
| 29 | Turi |
| 30 | Turi Barot, Dedh Barot |
| 31 | Balahi, Balai |
| 32 | Bhangi, Mehtar |
| 33 | Chamar |
| 34 | Chikwa, Chikvi |
| 35 | Koli, Kori |
| 36 | Kotwal (In Bhind, Dhar, Dewas, Guna, Gwalior, Indore, Jhabua, Khargone, Mandsaur, Morena, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Ujjain & Vidisha Districts) |
OBC Caste List in Gujarat
Other Backward Classes caste list in Gujarat is released by the state government. This list includes all the castes that are considered socially and educationally backward. The list of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Most Backward Classes (MBC) and More Backward Classes under OBC is given below in this article. This list is used to provide reservation in various government schemes.
SEBC Caste List in Gujarat
SEBC in Gujarat stands for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes. It refers to a group of citizens who, due to social and economic disadvantages, have not been able to access the same opportunities as others in society. The Gujarat government provides various benefits and reservations for SEBC candidates in education, employment, and other areas to help them overcome these challenges. Read more Which castes are included in list of SEBC caste in Gujarat?
SEBC full form in Gujarati – (સામાજિક અને શૈક્ષણિક રીતે પછાત વર્ગો)
| S.N. | Castes or Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Agri |
| 2 | Ahir Ayar- Boricha , Ahir Sorathia, Ahir Maschoiya (Machchhuya) Ahir Pancholi, Ahir Nadhera, Ahir Vanar, Ahir Boricha, Ahir Vagadiya, Ahir Bhangur, Ahir Harkat, Ahir Kambaliya, Ahir Mol, Ahir Parathariya |
| 2A | Yadav |
| 3 | Barot, Vahivancha- Charan-Gadhvi |
| 4 | Bafan (Muslim) |
| 5 | Bavcha (now ST) |
| 6 | Bavri or Baori |
| 7 | Bawa , Atit Bawa, Goswami, Vairagi Bava, Gosai, Dashnam Goswami, Ramanandi Bawa, Ramanandi Sadhu, Puri, Bharti, Kapdi, Kapadiya, Nathbawa, Bharathari, Margi, Gangajalia, Dashnami Bawa, Giri |
| 8 | Bhalia |
| 9 | Bhamta, Pardesi Bhamta |
| 10 | Bharwad, Motabhai Bharwad, Nanabhai Bharwad |
| 10A | Kabari, Baria Motabhai, Chosala, Janpada (where they are not ST) |
| 11 | Bhil (now ST) |
| 12 | Bhoi, Bhoiraj, Dhimar, Zinga-Bhoi, Kevat Bhoi, Bhanara Bhoi, Machhindra Bhoi, Palewar Bhoi, Kirat Bhoi, Kahar Bhoi, Pardeshi Bhoi, Srimali Bhoi |
| 13 | Charan Gadhvi |
| 13A | Bhat |
| 14 | Chhara, Adodiya Sansi, Adodiya, Sansi |
| 15 | Chunara |
| 16 | Chuvalia Koli |
| 17 | Dabgar |
| 18 | Divecha Koli |
| 19 | Dafer (Hindu And Muslim) |
| 20 | Dhobi |
| 21 | Fakir (Muslim) |
| 22 | Gadhai(Muslim) |
| 23 | Gadalia or Gadiluharia |
| 23A | Luhariya / Luvaria |
| 24 | Galiara (Muslim) |
| 25 | Ghanchi (Muslim) |
| 25A | Teli, Modh Ghanchi |
| 26 | Ghedia Kolitd> |
| 27 | Gola-Rana |
| 28 | Hingora (Muslim) |
| 28A | Hingora (Hindu) |
| 29 | Julaya, Garana, Taria and Tari (all muslim) |
| 29A | Jilaya (Muslim) |
| 29B | Tariya,Tai , Tariya-Tai (all Muslim) |
| 30 | Jat (Muslim) |
| 31 | Kaikadi |
| 32 | Kambadia Bhagat |
| 33 | Kangasia |
| 34 | Khatki or Kasai, Chamadia Khatki, Halari Khatki (all Muslims) |
| 35 | Khatik |
| 36 | Khant, Khant Kshatriy, Khant Rajput |
| 37 | Kharwa-Bhadela |
| 38 | Kristi Gujarati-Christian (converts from SC only) |
| 39 | Koli Idaria Koli, Kharwa-Koli, Rathwa-Koli, Baria-Koli, Dhebaria-Koli, |
| 39A | Koli-Malhar, Koli-Mahadev or Dongar Koli (where they are not ST) |
| 40 | Labana, Mheravat, Goti, Hadkashi, Zod, Dhinga, Pelya, Shatbe, Baman |
| 41 | Lodha |
| 42 | Mir, Dhadhi, Langha, Mirasi (all muslim) |
| 43 | Machhi (Hindu)Kharwa, Khalas, Dhimar, Dhivar, Mitna, Tandel, Mangela, Khalasi, Sarang, Kahar |
| 44 | Madari, Nath, Bharathari |
| 45 | Majothi Kumbar, Majothi, Kumbar Darban or Darban Majothi (all Muslim) |
| 46 | Makrani (Muslim) |
| 47 | Matwa or Matwa-Kureshi (Muslim), Gavli (Hindu) |
| 48 | Me or Meta |
| 49 | Mena (Bhil) |
| 50 | Mer |
| 51 | Miyana (Muslim) |
| 51A | Miana, Miyana (Hindu) |
| 52 | Mochi , Jansali, Sivania, Myanagar, Jingar, Dasania, Chamadia, Bharatbhara, Chandlia, Sonari, Aari Bharatbhara, (except Dang district and Umargam taluka of Valsad district |
| 53 | Nat, Bajania, Bajigar, Natada |
| 54 | Od |
| 55 | Padhar (now ST) |
| 56 | Padmashali-Patushali |
| 57 | Pinjara, Ganchi-Pinjara, Mansuri-Pinjara (all Muslim) |
| 57A | Mansari (Muslim) |
| 58 | Rabari, Bhopa, Kodiatar Sorathiya Rabari, Champya |
| 58A | Charalia, Charmta, Luni, Kushar, Tank, Muchhal, Kadiya Kumbhar (where they are not ST) |
| 59 | Rathodia |
| 60 | Raval, Jati or Ravalyogi Jagariya |
| 60A | Padat, Ravar, Rawalia, |
| 61 | Salat (excluding Sompura Salat) Salat Ghera |
| 62 | Sandhi (Muslim) |
| 62A | Sandhi (Hindu) |
| 63 | Sarania |
| 64 | Sargara |
| 65 | Shrawan, Sarwan |
| 66 | Shikligar |
| 67 | Siddi |
| 68 | Sipai, patni Jamat or Turk Jamat(all muslim) |
| 69 | Talpada Koli/Tarbada Koli |
| 70 | Tankar |
| 71 | Targala, Bhavaiya, Nayak, Bhojak |
| 72 | Thakarda, Thakore, Patanwadia, Dharala, Baraiya, Bariya, Pagi |
| 72A | Palanwadia |
| 73 | Theba (Muslims) |
| 74 | Vadi |
| 74A | Jogi Vadi |
| 75 | Vahivancha Charan-Gadhavi of Harijan Vankar and Chamar |
| 76 | Valand Nayi and Barbar (Hindu) Hajam (Hindu and Muslim) Khalipha (Muslim) |
| 76A | Vale (Hindu) |
| 77 | Vankar-Sadhu |
| 78 | Vansfoda, Vansfodia or Vanza |
| 78A | Vanza (Originally belongs to Saurashtra) |
| 79 | Vanzara, Shinagwala (Hindu) Kangasiwala (Hindu) and Vanzara (Muslim) of Dang district only |
| 79A | Vanzara, Charan Vanzara, Mathura Vanzara, Maru Vanzara, Bhagora Vanzara,Bagora Vanzara Kangashiya Vanzara, Bamania Vanzara, Ladonia Vanzara, Ladaniya Vanzara Gavariya, Gavariya or Gawalia Rohidas Vanzara, Gavaliya, Rohidas Vanzara |
| 80 | Waghari, Dataniya Waghari, Veduwaghari, Talpada Waghari, Gamachiya Waghari, Godadia Waghari, Chibhadia Waghari, Marwada or Marwada Waghari, Devipujak |
| 80A | Waghari Gamicho, Waghari Dhamecha, Vedva Churaliya, Jakhudia, Devipujak (where they are not ST) |
| 80B | Wedva Waghari / Velva Waghari, Devipujak |
| 81 | Wagher (Hindu & Muslim) |
| 82 | Wandhara |
| 83 | Arab (Muslim) |
| 84 | Bhand |
| 85 | Burud |
| 86 | Chakrawadya Dasar |
| 87 | Chaudhari or Hindu Anjana, Aanjana Patel, Aanjana Patidar, Aanjana Desai, Aanjana Kanbi,Chaudhari Patel, Chaudhari Patidar (where they are not ST) |
| 88 | Chamtha |
| 89 | Dakaleru |
| 90 | Depala |
| 91 | Ghantia |
| 92 | Ghancha |
| 93 | Galkadra |
| 94 | Gavli(Cancel Date: 4/2/2009) |
| 95 | Hati |
| 96 | Jachak |
| 97 | Kalhodhia |
| 98 | Kotwal |
| 99 | Kumbhar,(biyar,Kadra Patel,Lathiya,Potmaker, Prajapati Variya,Varia)Sorathiya Kumbhar, Kadia Kumbhar, Sorathiya Prajapati, Gurjar Prajapati,Vataliya Prajapati, Gujjar Kshatriya Kadia, Kshatriya Kadia, Kadia |
| 100 | Kharak |
| 101 | Khavas, Sorathiya Rajput |
| 102 | Karadiya-Nadoda, Karadia, Nadoda, Bhathi Rajput, Karadiya Rajput, Nadoda Rajput |
| 103 | Khasiya |
| 104 | Mistri, Gujjar, Mistri Rathod, Mistri Suthar, Suthar, Sutar, Suthar Gurjar, Gujjar Suthar, Gurjar, Mistri Sutar, Luhar, Panchal, Kadiya Suthar |
| 105 | Munda |
| 106 | Madhaviya |
| 107 | Mali,Mali Rami, Marwadi Mali |
| 108 | Maiya/ or Mahiya |
| 109 | Palwadia |
| 110 | Padhariya |
| 111 | Pakhali |
| 112 | Sangheda |
| 113 | Shingdav or Shingadiya |
| 114 | Sochi |
| 115 | Sumra (Muslim) |
| 116 | Sagar |
| 117 | Sathvara,Satvara, Kadiya-Sathwara, Kadiya Satvara , Dalwadi or Kadiya |
| 118 | Thakur (Non Rajputs) |
| 119 | Timali |
| 120 | Tarak (Muslim) |
| 121 | Vajir |
| 122 | Kathi |
| 123 | Lakhara, Lakhavara, Lakshakar |
| 124 | kalal (Muslim) |
| 125 | Jagri |
| 126 | Jogi |
| 127 | Bahvaiya(Muslim) |
| 128 | Nizama (Hindu) |
| 129 | Gadriya |
| 130 | Kamaliya-Pujara |
| 131 | Gari |
| 132 | Sorthi |
| 133 | Kamli |
| 134 | Tamboli |
| 135 | Garvi |
| 136 | Gurav |
| 137 | Kalal (Hindu) |
| 138 | Sanghar (Hindu) |
| 139 | Nagarchi |
| 140 | Kayasth (Surveyed by State Commission) |
| 141 | Gandharv (Hindu) |
| 142 | Darji |
| 143 | Bhandari |
| 144 | Kathi Rajgor and Ahir Gor ieParajiya Rajgor |
| 145 | Kuruhin Shetty |
| 146 | Hajuri (Rajput) |
SEBC castes which are found both Hindu And Muslim
| S.N. | Caste / Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Dafer |
| 2 | Ghanchi |
| 3 | Hingora |
| 4 | Kharva-Bhadela |
| 5 | Miyana |
| 6 | Sandhi |
| 7 | Hajam |
| 8 | Vanzara |
| 9 | Wagher |
| 10 | Kalal |
| 11 | Bhavaiya |
List of Most Backward Classes in Gujarat
| S.N. | Castes / Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Dafer |
| 2 | Me or Meta |
| 3 | Mena |
| 4 | Kangasia |
| 5 | Madari |
| 6 | Gadalia |
| 7 | Bavri |
| 8 | Vansfoda |
| 9 | Vanzara |
| 10 | Fakir |
| 11 | Vadi |
| 12 | Nat, Nat-Bajania, Bajigar |
List of More Backward Classes in Gujarat
| S.N. | Caste / Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Bavri |
| 2 | Dafer |
| 3 | Fakir |
| 4 | Kambadia Bhagat |
| 5 | Khatik |
| 6 | Gadalia |
| 7 | Kangasia |
| 8 | Madari |
| 9 | Me or Meta |
| 10 | Mena |
| 11 | Nat, Nat-Bajania, Bajigar, |
| 12 | Sarania |
| 13 | Shrawan, Sarwan |
| 14 | Shikligar |
| 15 | Vadi |
| 16 | Vankar-Sadhu |
| 17 | Vansfoda |
| 18 | Vanzara |
| 19 | Wandhara |
| 20 | Bhamta |
| 21 | Kaikadi |
| 22 | Labana |
| 23 | Charan Gadhvi |
| 24 | Vahivancha of Harijan Vankar and Chamar |
List of OBC Caste in Gujarat for Central Government Reservation
| S.N. | Castes or Subcastes Name |
| 1 | Agri |
| 2 | Ahir, Ayar-Boricha |
| 3 | Bafan (Muslim) |
| 4 | Barot, Vahivancha |
| Charan-Gadhvi | |
| 5 | Bavri or Baori |
| 6 | Bawa |
| Atit Bawa | |
| Goswami | |
| Vairagi Bawa | |
| Gosai | |
| Ramanandi | |
| Puri | |
| Bharti | |
| Kapdi Nath Bawa | |
| Bharathari | |
| Margi | |
| Gangajalia | |
| Dashnami Bawa | |
| Giri | |
| Dashnam goswami | |
| 7 | Bhalia |
| 8 | Bhamta, Pardesi Bhamta |
| 9 | Bharwad, |
| Motabhai Bharwad | |
| Nanabhai Bharwad | |
| Gadaria | |
| Dhanagar | |
| 10 | Bhoi |
| Bhoiraj | |
| Dhimar | |
| Zinga-Bhoi | |
| Kevat Bhoi | |
| Bhanara Bhoi | |
| Machhindra Bhoi | |
| Palewar Bhoi | |
| Kirat Bhoi | |
| Pardeshi Bhoi | |
| Srimali Bhoi | |
| 11 | 11. Charan Gadhvi, Charan (where they are not STs) |
| 12 | Chhara |
| Adodia | |
| Sansi | |
| 13 | Chunara |
| 14 | Chuvalia Koli |
| 15 | Dabgar |
| 16 | Divecha Koli |
| 17 | Dafer (Hindu And Muslim) |
| 18 | Dhobi |
| 19 | Fakir (Muslim). |
| 20 | Gadhai(Muslim) |
| 21 | Gadalia or Gadiluharia |
| 22 | Galiara (Muslim) |
| 23 | Ghanchi (Muslim), |
| Teli, Modh Ghanchi, Teli Sahu, Teli Rathod, Teli Rathor | |
| 24 | Ghedia Koli |
| 25 | Gola-Rana |
| 26 | Hingora (Muslim) |
| 27 | Julaya |
| Garana | |
| Taria, Tari and Ansari (all muslim) | |
| 28 | Jat (Muslim), Jat |
| 29 | Kaikadi |
| 30 | Kambadia Bhagat |
| 31 | Kangasia |
| 32 | Khatki or Kasai |
| Chamadia Khatki | |
| Halari Khatki (all Muslims) | |
| 33 | Khatik |
| 34 | Khant |
| 35 | Kharwa-Bhadela |
| 36 | Kristi |
| Gujarati-Christian, (converts from S.C only) | |
| 37 | Koli |
| Idaria Koli | |
| Kharwa-Koli | |
| Rathwa-Koli | |
| Baria-Koli | |
| Dhebaria-Koli | |
| 38 | Labana |
| Mheravat | |
| Goti | |
| Hadkashi | |
| Zod | |
| Dhinga | |
| Pelya | |
| Shatbe | |
| Baman | |
| 39 | Lodha |
| 40 | Mir |
| Dadhi | |
| Langha | |
| Mirasi | |
| (all muslim) | |
| 41 | Machhi (Hindu) |
| Kharwa | |
| Khalas | |
| Dhimar | |
| Dhivar | |
| Bitna | |
| Tandel | |
| Mangela | |
| Khalasi | |
| Sarang | |
| Kahar | |
| 42 | Mandari |
| Nath | |
| Bharathari | |
| 43 | Majothi Kumbhar |
| Darban or | |
| Darbar Majothi(all Muslim) | |
| 44 | Makrani (Muslim) |
| 45 | Matwa or Matwa-Kureshi (Muslim) |
| Gavli (Hindu) | |
| 46 | Me or Meta |
| 47 | Mena (Bhil) |
| 48 | Mer |
| 49 | Miyana (Muslim) |
| 50 | Jansali |
| Sivania | |
| Myanagar | |
| Jingar | |
| Dasania | |
| Chamadia | |
| Bharatbhara | |
| Chandlia | |
| Sonari | |
| Aari Bharatbhara | |
| Mochi (Except in Dang Dist & Umargam Taluka of Valsad District where they are in SC list.) | |
| 51 | Nat |
| Nat-Bajania | |
| Bajigar | |
| Natada | |
| Bajania | |
| 52 | Od |
| 53 | Padmashali-Patushali |
| 54 | Pinjara |
| Ganchi-Pinjara | |
| Mansuri-Pinjara (all Muslim) | |
| 55 | Rabari, (Where they are not S.T.) |
| Sorathiya Rabari | |
| 56 | Rathodia |
| 57 | Raval-Ravalia |
| Jati or Raval Yogi | |
| Raval Jati | |
| Jagaria | |
| 58 | Salat (excluding Sompura Salat) |
| 59 | Sandhi (Muslim) |
| 60 | Sarania |
| 61 | Sargara |
| 62 | Shrawan |
| Sarwan | |
| 63 | Shikligar |
| 64 | Siddi.(Where they are not S.T) |
| 65 | Sipai, Patni Jamat or Turk Jamat. (all muslim) |
| 66 | Talpada Koli (Where they are not ST) |
| 67 | Tankar |
| 68 | Targala |
| Bhavaiya | |
| Nayak | |
| Bhojak | |
| 69 | Thakarda |
| Thakore | |
| Patanwadia | |
| Dharala | |
| Baria | |
| 70 | Theba (Muslims) |
| 71 | Vadi |
| 72 | Vahivancha Charan-Gadhavi of Harijan Vankar and Chamar |
| 73 | Valand |
| Nayi and Barbar (Hindu) | |
| Hajam (Muslim) | |
| Khalipha (Muslim) | |
| 74 | Vankar Sadhu |
| 75 | Vansfoda |
| Vansfodia or Vanza | |
| 76 | Vanzara, Kangasiwala (Hindu) and Vanzara (Muslim) of |
| Dang district only | |
| 77 | Waghari |
| Dataniya Vaghari | |
| Vedu Waghari | |
| Talpada Waghari | |
| Gamachi Waghari | |
| Godadia Waghari | |
| Chibhadia Waghari | |
| Marwada Waghari, Marwadi Waghari | |
| 77.A Waghari Gamichio, Wedu Churaliya, Jakhudia (where they are not S.T.) | |
| 78 | Wagher (Hindu & Muslim) |
| 79 | Wandhara |
| 80 | Pakhali |
| 81 | Sathwara, Satawara, Sathwara-Kadiya, Satwara-Kadiya, Dalwadi and Kadiya |
| 82 | Mali, Fulmali, Marathi Mali, Kachh Mali, Jire mali, Bagban, Rayin |
| 83 | Rajabhar, Bhar |
| 84 | Kumbhar (Prajapati, Varia), Prajapati (Gujjar Prajapati, Varia Prajapati, Sorthia Prajapati), Sorathiya Prajapati. |
| 85 | Lakhara/Lakhwara/Laxkar |
| 86 | Koshti |
| 87 | Swakul Sali/Sali |
| 88 | Kalal (Muslim) |
| 89 | Vanza (Darji) Darji,/ Sai Suthar |
| 90 | Mistri, (Suthar / Sutar) ,Suthar, Mistri, Gurjar (Suthar/sutar), Gujjar, Gujjar (Suthar/ Sutar) |
| 91 | Luhar / Lohar / Panchal |
| 92 | Mahia (Maiya) |
| 93 | Kachhia, Kachhi, Kachhi Kushavah, Maurya Koyari |
| 94 | Bhandari |
| 95 | Kathi |
| 96 | Bhadabhuja |
| 97 | Chhipa |
| 98 | Jagari |
| 99 | Khavas |
| 100 | Sagar |
| 101 | Arab (Muslim) |
| 102 | Nizama (Hindu) |
| 103 | Sumra (Muslim) |
| 104 | Tamboli |
List of Denotified Tribes in Gujarat
Source Link: https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw/List-of-Denotified-Tribes
List of Nomadic Tribes in Gujarat
Source Link: https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw/List-of-Nomadic-Tribes
General Caste List in Gujarat
The list of general caste in Gujarat has not been clearly released by the state government. People of general category get the benefit of reservation in government jobs and educational institutions, who are economically weak. Those are called economically weaker sections (EWS).
Generally, EWS Caste List in Gujarat includes various castes, which include Brahmin, Rajput, Kayastha, Bhumihar, Vaishya / Bania, Jain Barnwal, Khatri, Sindhi, Syed (Muslim), Sheikh (Muslim), Pathan (Muslim) and others. However, these castes are also in the reserved category in many states. Search the name of your caste in the reserved categories, if it is not there, then the family fulfilling the EWS reservation conditions can get its benefit. To read in detail about who gets the benefit of EWS reservation, read this article: 👉 EWS Caste List?
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
How many castes are there in Gujarat?
There are more than 277 castes in Gujarat, which also have many sub-castes.
Conclusion
This article provides KhojHal readers a comprehensive understanding about the caste list and reservation system of Gujarat. The article provides a detailed list of castes under each category like Gujarati Caste List – SC ST OBC Caste List in Gujarat PDF, EWS and General category in the state of Gujarat. It is the responsibility of the State Government of Gujarat and the concerned Commission to maintain and revise this list, which may change from time to time. So always refer to the official sources of the Commission for the latest updates.
Reference:-
- List Of Socially And Educationally Backward Classes Declared By Gujarat State – Director, Developing Castes Welfare, Government Of Gujarat [https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw/List-of-Socially-and-Educationally-Backward-Classes-of-Gujarat-State?lang=English]
- List of 12 Most Backward Classes – Director, Developing Castes Welfare, Government Of Gujarat [https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw/List-of-12-Most-Backward-Classes?lang=English]
- List of 24 More Backward Classes – – Director, Developing Castes Welfare, Government Of Gujarat [https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw/List-of-24-More-Backward-Classes?lang=English]
- List of O.B.C. Communities meant for Central Government reservation– Director, Developing Castes Welfare, Government Of Gujarat [https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/ddcw/List-of-OBC-Communities-meant-for-Central-Government-reservation?lang=English]
- List of Scheduled Castes – Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat [https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dscw/About-Scheduled-Castes?lang=English]
- State / Union Territory wise list of Scheduled Tribes in India, State: Gujarat, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India [https://tribal.nic.in/downloads/Statistics/NotifiedSTslistsason040823.pdf]
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