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The term "Scheduled Tribes" signifies specific indigenous groups whose status is formally acknowledged to some extent by Indian legislation, often colloquially referred to as "tribals" or "adibasi." In adherence to the Constitution of the Indian Republic, the state of Odisha officially recognizes a total of 64 distinct tribes as Scheduled Tribes.
Pages in category "Scheduled Castes of Odisha" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Dhobi;
The main article for this category is Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Pages in category "Scheduled Tribes of Odisha" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total.
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This is a list of Scheduled Castes in India. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are those considered the most socio-economic disadvantaged in India, and are officially defined in the Constitution of India in order to aid equality initiatives. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 lists 1,109 castes across 28 states. [1]
Chasas are classified under the OBC category in Odisha, where Odapadhan, a subdivision of the Chasa caste, belong to the SEBC category.Risley notes that, since the caste system is not practiced as per the Varna model he was idolizing, it was possible for outsiders to become Chasas, and wealthy Chasas who took up the title Mohanty could marry into Karana families. [12]
[8] [9] Gopal is the name of the milkmen or herdsmen caste in Odisha, which is known by other names (such as Ahir, Yadav, Goala etc.) in various parts of India. [10] [11] According to 1931 census of India, they are second largest caste by numbers and comprise around 9% of Odisha's population. [12]
In accordance with The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order, 1956 and the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Alteration of Name) (Adaptation of Laws) Order, 1974. [18] Inhabitants of the Lakshadweep who, and both of whose parents, were born in the Union Territory.