Which caste is Koli?

The Government of India classified the Koli community as Scheduled Caste in the 2001 census for the states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Is Koli high caste?

Kolis are grouped under either ST or scheduled caste (SC) category in all states. While they have been granted the ST tag in Mumbai-Karnataka region, and bracketed as SCs in Hyderabad-Karnataka, Kolis are classified under the backward classes category in the coastal region, where they are referred to as Mogaveeras.

Which surnames belongs to Scheduled Caste?

Kalabaz, Karwal, Mazhabi. Parahiya, Patari, Sansiya. Chamar, Bhangi, Turi, Nadia, Pasi, Mukri, Vankar. Garoda, Garo, Balahi, Chikwa, Senva.

Are Koli Kshatriya?

For the Kolis, KHAM brought upward social mobility and they acquired the status of Kshatriya (deemed to be OBCs in Gujarat). For the Congress, it was a powerful strategy to counter the domination of the upper castes.

Is Koli a language?

Koli is any of several languages closely related to Gujarati: Kachi Koli language. Parkari Koli language.

Is Kori and Koli same?

Kori/Koli is an Indian caste, who were traditionally weavers. Other names for this caste include Kamal, Kamalvansi, doharwar ahirwar and Shankhawar. The Koris are classified as a Scheduled Caste in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Is Koli low caste?

Kolis are thus a group of tribes or castes, rather than a monolithic entity. The other branch of the Kolis, the Hill Kolis, acquired a widespread reputation as “hill robbers.” Kolis are generally held to be of low social status and are classified either as Dalits (“Untouchables”), Sudras or as a Scheduled Tribe.

Who is Koli King?

Koli King Raja Som Shah Ruled Over Ramnagar State In The Middle Of Sixteenth Century. Raja Som Shah Koli Was Defeated By Shivaji And Ramnagar State Annexed InMaratha Empire. He Started The Chauth System (Protection Fee).