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Social/span> /Maharashtra- List of Castes & Tribes Forums- FC, OBC, SBC, SC, ST, VJNT We are giving here a provisional list of Castes and Tribes in Maharashtra for general awareness. Shall be grateful for verifying and updating  this list with details of Govt GRs or authentic references. Information on various Commission Reports on deciding Caste Status may please also be shared. Concerned & Knowledgeable persons may please support our cause and contact us. Reservation Quota SN Caste Reservation % Details of Caste Categories Remarks 1 SC 13% SC & SC converts to Budhhism  अनुसुचीत जाती  59 Castes 2 ST 7% ST incl those living outside specified areas अनुसुचीत जमाती 47 Tribes 3 OBC 19% OBC -Other Backward Class : इतर मागास वर्ग 346 Castes 4 SBC 2% SBC - Special Backward Class :   विशेष मागास प्रवर्ग 7 Castes 5 VJ 3% (Vimukta Jati /Denotified Tribes)  भटक्या जमाती - अ 14 Tribes 6 NT-B 2.5% (Nomadic Tribes - B)   भटक्या जमाती - ब 28+7 Tribes 7 NT-C 3.5% Dhangar - (Nomadic Tribes-C) भटक्या जमाती - क 1 Caste 8 NT-D 2% Vanjari - (Nomadic Tribes-D) भटक्या जमाती - ड 1 Caste TOTAL 52% TOP SN Name of Commission / Study Group Appointed To Identify Caste Status or Social Stratification Year Subject / Gist TOP Other Backward Class (OBC) No. & Name of Caste No. & Name of Caste No. & Name of Caste 1.   Alitkar 2.   Bagdi 3.   Deleted 4.   Badia 5.   Bajania 6.   Bajigar 7.   Buttal 8.   Bhand, Chappar Bhand 9.   Bavaiya or Targal 10. Bhavin 11. Bhisti or Pakhali, Sakka 12. Deleted 13. Bari or Barai 14. Beriya 15. Besdeva 16. Bhadbhunja, Bhujaya, Bhunjva, Bhurji, Bharadbhunja, Bhuranji, Bhunj 17. Bhanta 18. Bhat Bhaat 19. Chamatha 20. Chandalgada 21. Charan or Gadhavi 22. Charodi 23. Chippa, Chhipa 24.Das or Dangadidas 25. Davgar 26. Depala 27. Devali 28. Devdig,  Devadiga * 29. Deleted 30. Dholi, Hashmi/ Dafali 31. Deleted 32. Deleted 33. Deleted 34. Deleted 35. Gandharap 36. Gujrath Bori 37. Deleted 38. Deleted 39. Gadhavi 40. Deleted 41. Deleted 42. Gochaki 43. Gurav 44. Deleted, Gavlan (Gawalvansh) (deleted * in June 2008) 45. Gavandi, Gurjar - Kadia 46. Halepaik 47. Deleted 48. Deleted 49. Jagiyasi 50. Jajak 51. Jatiya 52. Jatigar 53. Javheri, Parjiya Soni 54. Deleted 55. Jogin 56. Johari 57. Julaha - Ansari 58. Jangam 59. Deleted 60. Jadi 61. Deleted 62. Kammi 63. Kapadi 64. Deleted 65. Khati 66. Deleted 67. Deleted 68. Deleted 69. Kongadi 70. Korchar 71. Deleted 72. Kachora 73. Kadaira 74. Kamati 75. Kasabi 76. Deleted 77. Deleted 78. Deleted 79. Deleted 80. Kuchbandh 81. Kuchharia 82. Kumbhar or Kumhar 83. Kunbi ( Leva, Kunbi, Leva Patidar), Maratha Kunbi, Kunbi Maratha 84. Deleted 85. Kachi 86. Kathi 87. Kasar ( sub-castes -Kachar, Kachari) 88. Labha 89. Ladiya, Ladhiya, Lariya 90. Ladhaf or Lai-daf (Naddaf), Mansuri 91. Lakheria 92. Deleted, Hadad/ Mistri, (Luhar, Luwar) 93. Machhi 94. Manbhav 95. Deleted 96. Marwar bori 97. May 98. Mina 99. Mahali 100. Mehadar 101. Mhali 102. Mitha 103. Deleted 104. Mathura 105. Namdhari 106. Namdharipek 107. Nirshikari 108. Naavi-Nhavi, (Salmani, Hajam), Warik, Nabhik, Napit, Mhali, Waland, Hadpad, Hajjam, Naavisen, Salmaniya 109. Nethura 110. Noniya, Loniya, Luniya, Nuniya 111. Nakkashi 112. Nili 113. Nilkanti 114. Nekar jada 115. Padharia 116.Padiyar 117. Paatradavru 118. Phasechari 119. Phudagi 120. Pakhali, Sakka 121. Panchal 122. Paanka 123. Peraki, Perakewad, Perike, Peraka 124. Putligar 125. Parit or Dhobi,Telgu Madelwar (Parit) 126. Patkar,  Patavekari, Patavegar, Pategar, Pattegar, Patvi, Kshatriya Patkar, Somvanshiya Sahastrarjun Kshatriya, Khatri *,Kshatriya * 127. Phulari 128. Rachevar 129. Raikari, Rayikar 130. Bandi 131. Rachbandhiya 132. Rangari 133. Ragrez 134. Raot, Ravat, Rautiya 135. Rangrez (Bhavsar, Rangari) 136. Deleted 137. Deleted 138. Deleted 139. Deleted 140. Sanjogi 141. Saraaniya 142. Deleted 143. Deleted 144. Deleted 145. Suppaling 146. Sutharia (In Sindh) 147. Sahis,Saes,Shis 148. Sapera 149. Shilavat 150. Singiwala 151. Deleted 152. Deleted 153. Shimpi, Idrisi/Darji,Sai Sutar, Jain Shimpi, Shravak Shimpi, Shetwal, Shetval, Saitwal, Saitval, Meru Shimpi / Meru Kshatriya Shimpi * 154. Sonar 155. Tandel 156. Deleted 157. Targala 158. Thetwar 159. Thoria 160. Tambat,Twashta Kasar, Kasar 161. Thogati 162. Wadi 163. Deleted 164. Wansphod, Hindu Dharkar 165. Wadhai (Sutar) (deleted * in June 2008) 166. Warthi 167. Deleted 168. Yerkula 169. Agari, Agale or Kalan 170. Bhavsar 171. Kurhin,Shetti 172. Nilgar, Nili, Nirali 173. Koskanti Devang (No.CBC-1468/ 83475/j,  dt.19.01.1968) 174. Sutar, Sudhar, Vaadhhai *, Baadhhi *, Badhhai *, Baadhhai *, Wadhhi *, Wadi *, Wadhai * and Sub-Castes- Jhade Sutar *, Panchal Sutar * 175. Phutgudi 176. Deleted 177. Pinjara, Pinjari, Mansuri 178. Deleted 179. Bhilala 180. Deleted 181. Teli, Tilwan-teli, Maratha-teli, Tarane-teli, Deshkar-teli, Erandel -teli, Lingayat-teli,Ekbail- teli, Donbail-teli, Ekbahiya-teli, Savteli 182. Mali (Sub castes- Phulmali, Phule, Halade, Kacha, Kadu, Bawane Adhprabhu, Adhsheti, Jire,Unde, Lingayat Mali, etc), Bagwan (Muslim), Bharat Bagwan, Marar, Maral, Kosare, Gase Wanmali, Savatamali, Pachkalasi,Waadwal, Chowkalashi,  Raen (Bagwan), Pachkalsi similar sub castes- Somvanshiya Pathare Kshatriya *, Pathare Kshatriya Pachkalsi * Pathare Kshatriya *, Sutar *, Sartikar *, Ghodekhau *, S.K.P. * 183. Lonari 184. Deleted 185. Talwar-Kanade/Kanadi *(rectified in 2008) 186. Raghvi (Dist-Vidarbh) 187. Bhandari,Bawarchi/ Bhatiyara (Muslim) 188. Ganali or Gandali 189. Powar or Pawar, (Powar or Pawar surnames ), Bhoyar, Bhoir, Bhovir 190. Kathar, Kathar-wani, Kanthhar wani, Vaishya wani, Kulwant wani, Nevi (excluding Lingayat wani or Ladwani) - added:- Dhakad *, Mitkari Wani *, Wani *, Boral *, Borul *, Boraal *, Borad *, Tamboli * 191. Momin, Ansari 192. Fakir Bandarwala 193. Deleted 194. Ghadashi 195. Tamboli, Muslim religious Pan pharosh * (rectified in June 2008) 196. Christians - Converted from Schedule caste. 197. Lanzad, Lazad * 198. Yadav 199. Ladsi 200. Deleted 201. Gabit 202. Atar 203. Aundhiya 204. Baadak, Baarav 205. Bagaloo 206. Marwar Bawori, Marbar Waghri 207. Udasi, Deleted 208. Balsanthanam 209. Mathura Banjara 210. Shingade Banjara 211. Lambade 212. Phanade Banjara 213. Sunar Banjara 214. Ghaliya Banjara 215. Shigadya Banjara 216. Baoriya 217. Koli Bariya 218. Bathini 219. Begari 220. Bhampta / Ghantichore / Pardeshi 221. Pong 222. Daasar 223. Uchila 224. Bhandura,Billawar, Thiya *, Belchheda * 225. Kharavi, Dhivar Bhoi 226. Bhoyar 227. Bindali 228. Burbuk 229. Chadar 230. Chakravaday -Daasar 231. Chandal 232. Chenwu or Chenwwar 233. Chimur 234. Chintala 235. Dakaleru 236. Darji 237. Deleted 238. Kurba, Kurubar 239. Harkantra,Mangeli, Mangele, Page, Sanduri 240. Wats, Bhadwal, Rajak 241. Dommara 242. Gaadaaba or Godaba 243. Gangani 244. Garodi 245. Goller 246. Godala 247. Habura 248. Harani 249. Hil- Redidas 250. Deveri 251. Winkar, Wanya, Bankar 252. Kachiya 253. Korach, Padlor 254. Kalal, Kalar, Lad, Ladwak, Goud Kalal, Shivhare - excluding Lad Barahman * (comment added in June 2008) 255. Kandel 256. Kasera 257. Kasai, Kasab, Kureshi 258. Katipamula 259. Kirar 260. Christian Koli 261. Korachar or Korave 262. Kodaku with Korava 263. Komakapu 264. Kondu 265. Lakhari 266. Lohar-Gada, Dodi, Panchal, Khatawali 267. Chunari 268. Deleted 269. Mahil 270. Maidasi 271. Mazwar 272. Matiyara, Matihara 273. Mankar khalu 274. Mondiwar, Mondiwara 275. Munda 276. Hajam, Kalseru, Navliga, Kanshi, Nabhik, Nai, Waland 277. Pachbhotala, Pachbotala 278. Padampari 279. Bhisti 280. Pamula 281. Panchama 282. Panda 283. Phar 284. Pinjari 285. Purwali 286. Rachbhoya 287. Rautiya 288. Sangari 289. Santal 290. Saunta or Sonta 291. Savteli 292. Sare 293. Bhavgar, Shiv shimpi, Namdev 294. Shingdav or Shingadya 295. Sindhur 296. Sore 297. Sunna 298. Sunnai 299. Bhadai 300. Ganninga, ganchi 301. Thotewadu 302. Timali 303. Walwai 304. Wadder (Kalawader or Pathroad) 305. Wanadi 306. Yenadiwadas 307. Yergolawad or Thella pamalwadas 308. Odewar 309. Manyar (Bangalwala), Maniyar, Maneri 310. Jaatgaar 311. Karadi 312. Kunkuwale 313. Wadhai (deleted * in June 2008), Deleted, Khat-wadhai 314. Deleted 315. Kohali 316. Khatik, Kureshi Khatik, Kasai 317. Daangari 318. Wedu (Waghari) 319. Dhawad 320. Nirhali (Nirali) 321. Chitrakathi - Hardas 322.Besta, Besti. Bestallu 323. Parivar 324. Sawakalar 325. Hanbar 326. Dode Gujar, Gujar, Leve Gujar, Reve Gujar, Reva Gujar, Suryavanshi Gujar, Badgujar similar castes- Londhari */Pendhari * 327. Pahad / Pahadi 328. Gadriya 329. Machhimar (Daldi) 330. Bhaldar 331. Alkari 332. Pendhari 333. Yalam / Yelam / Yallam 334. Mahat / Mahut, Mahawat 335. Fakir 336. Loth, Lotha, Lothi 337. Nalband 338. Kulekadgi, Kullekadgi, Kulakadgi, Kullakadgi 339. Mujavar 340. Mulana, Mulani, Mulane 341. East Indian, East Indian Christian, East Indian Katholic 342. 343. Lad Shakhiya Wani * 344. Muslim - Kakar * 345. Dorik * 346. Patwa * N.B. OBC Caste Status Updated till March 31,2006. This refers to Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.5.2006 addressed to various Ministerial Depts, Divisional Commissioners, DMs, ZP CEOs, Tahsildars etc   *  In June 2008, some New Castes were added, some Castes were deleted or rectified  in OBC, NT and SBC categories on the basis of 3 reports No.18 to 21 of the State Backward Class Commission submitted to the Govt  during 2006 and 2007 and published vide Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.6.2008 TOP     Special Backward Class (SBCs) (2%) SN Name of Caste - SBC Remarks 1 Gowaari, Gawaari 2 Deleted (Maana) 3 (1)Koshti (2) Halaba Koshti (3)  deleted (4) Sali, Swakul Sali (5) Lad Koshti (6) Gadhhewal Koshti (7) Deshkar (8) Salewar (deleted *) (9) Padma Shali, Chenewar, Channewar, Salewar * (10) Dewang (11) Kachi Bandhhe (12) Patvis (13) Satasaale (14) Saade (15) Jainkoshti * Deleted Salewar at Sr No.3/8 & added Salewar at Sr No. 3/9  in 2008 June   4 (1)Koli and similar castes (2) Machhimar Koli (3) Ahir Koli (4) Khandeshi Koli (5) Paankoli (6) Christian Koli (7) Chumbale Koli (8) Paanbhare Koli (9) Koli Suryavanshi (10) Mangela (11) Sonkoli (12) Vaiti  (13) Khaarava or Khaaravi (14) Those Kolis who are not included in SC 5 (1) Munnerwar (2) Munnurwar (3) Munnur  (4) Telagu Munnur (5) Munnurwar Telagu (6) Munnurkapu (deleted*)  (7) Kaapewar (deleted *) (8) Telagu Kaapewar  (9) Munnurwaad (10) Telagu Phulmaali. *Deleted in 2008 June 6   7 Muslim Religious Bhangi */Mehetar */ Lalbeg */ Halalkhor */Khakrob * * Included at Sr No.7 in 2008 June N.B. SBC Caste Status Updated till March 31,2006. This refers to Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.5.2006 addressed to various Ministerial Depts, Divisional Commissioners, DMs, ZP CEOs, Tahsildars etc *  In June 2008, some New Castes were added, some Castes were deleted or rectified  in OBC, NT and SBC categories on the basis of 3 reports No.18 to 21 of the State Backward Class Commission submitted to the Govt  during 2006 and 2007 and published vide Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.6.2008 TOP   Most Backward Class (MBCs)      Scheduled Castes (SCs) SN Name of Caste - SC Remarks 1 Ager 2 Anamook 3 Aaremala 4 Aarwa Mala 5 Bahna, Bahana 6 Bakad, Bant 7 Balahi, Balaai 8 Basor, Burud, Baansor, Baansodi 9 Bedajangam, Budagaa Jangam 10 Bedar 11 Bhaambi, Bhaambhi, Asodi, Chamdiya, Chamaar, Chamaari, Chambhar, Chamgaar, Haralayya, Harali, Khalpa, Machigaar, Mochigaar, Maadar, Maadig, Mochi, Telagu Mochi, Kamati Mochi,Ranigaar, Rohidas, Nona, Ramnami, Rohit, Samgaar, Surajyabanshi, Surajyaramnami 12 Bhangi, Mehatar, Olagaana, Rukhi, Malkana, Halalkhor, Lalbegi, Balmiki, Karor, Zadgalli 13 Bindala 14 Byagara 15 Chalwaadi, Channaya 16 Chennadaasar, Holaya Daasar, Holeya Dasaari 17 Dakkal, Dokkalwar 18 Dhor, Kakkayya, Kankayya, Dohor 19 Dom, Dumar 20 Yallamwar, Yellamalvandalu 21 Ganda, Gandi 22 Garoda, Gaaro 23 Ghassi, Ghassiya 24 Hallir 25 Halsaar, Hasalaar, Hulsawar 26 Holar, Vhalar 27 Holaya, Holer, Holeyaa, Holiyaa 28 Kaikadi Akola, Amaravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Nagpur, Vardha and Yavatmal Districts. And Chadrapur dist except Rajura Taluka. 29 Katiya, Pathariya 30 Khangar, Kanera, Mirdha 31 Khatik, Chikwa, Chikvi 32 Kolupool-Wandalu 33 Kori 34 Lingader 35 Maadagi 36 Maadiga 37 Mahar, Meharaa,Taral, Dhegu-Megu 38 Maahayaavanshi, Dhed, Vankar, Maru-Vankar 39 Mala 40 Mala Daasari 41 Mala Hannai 42 Mala Jangam 43 Mala Masti 44 Mala Saale, Netkanee 45 Mala Sanyasi 46 Mang, Matang, Minimaadig, Dakhani-Mang, Mang-Mhashi, Madaari, Gaarudi,Radhemang 47 Mang-Garodi, Mang-Garudi 48 Manne 49 Masti 50 Menghwal, Menghwar 51 Mitha, Ayalwar 52 Mukri 53 Nadiya, Haadi 54 Paasi 55 Saansi 56 Shenwa, Chenwa, Sedamaa, Ravat 57 Sindhollu, Chindollu 58 Tirgaar, Tirbanda 59 Toori 60 - N.B. SC Caste Status Updated till March 31,2006. This refers to Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.5.2006 addressed to various Ministerial Depts, Divisional Commissioners, DMs, ZP CEOs, Tahsildars etc TOP     Scheduled Tribes (STs) SN Name of Tribe Remarks 1. Andh 2. Baiga 3. Barda 4. Bavacha, Bamcha 5. Bhaina 6. Bharia Bhumia, Bhuinhar Bhumia, Pando 7. Bhattra 8. Bhil, Bhil garasia, Dholi, Bhil, Dangri Bhil, Dungri, Garasia, Mewsi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala Pawra, Vasava, Vasave 9. Bhunjia 10. Binjhwar 11. Birhul, Birhor 12. Chodhara (excluding Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldana, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Wardha, Yavatmal, Aurangabad, Bhir, Nanded, Osmanabad and Parbhani districts) 13. Dhanka, Tadvi, Tetaria, Valvi 14. Dhanwar 15. Dhodia 16. Dubla Talavia, Halpati 17. Gamit, Gamta, Gavit, Mavchi, Padvi 18. Gond, Rajgond, Arakh, Arrakh, Agaria, Asur, Bedi Maria, Bada Maria, Bhatola, Bhimma, Bhuta, Koilabhuta, Koilabhuti, Bhar, Bisonhorn Maria, Chota Maria, Dandami Maria, Dhuru, Dhurwa, Dhoba, Dhulia, Dorla, Kaiki, Gatta, Gatti, Gaita, Gond Gowari, Hill Maria, Kandara Kalanga, Khatola, Koitar, Koya, Khirwar, Khirwara, Kucha Maria, Kuchaki Maria, Media, Maria, Mana, Meannewar, Moghya, Mogia Moghya, Mudia, Muria, Nagarchi, Naikpod, Nagwanshi, Ojha, Raj Sonjhari Jhareka, Thatia, Thotya, Wade Maria, Vade Maria. 19. Halba, Balbi 20. Kamar 21. Kathodi, Katkari, Dhor Kathodi, Dhor Kathkari, Son Kathodi, Son Katkari 22. Kawar, Kanwar, Kaur, Cherwa, Rathia, Tanwar, Chattri 23. Khairwar 24. Kharia 25. Kokna, Kokni, Kukna 26. Kol 27. Kolam, Mannervarlu 28. Koli dhor, Tokre Koli, Kolcha, Kolgha 29. Koli Mahadev, Dongar Koli 30. Koli Malhar 31. Kondh, Khond, Kandh 32. Korku, Bopchi, Mouasi, Nihal, Nahul, Bondhi, Bondeya 33. Koya, Bhine Koya, Rajkoya 34. Nagesia, Nagasia 35. Naikda, Nayaka, Cholivala Nayaka, Kapadia Nayaka,, Mota Nayaka, Nana Nayaka 36. Oraon, Dhangad 37. Pardhan, Pathari, Saroti 38. Pardhi, Advichincher, Phans Pardhi, Phanse Pardhi, Langoli Pardhi, Behelia, Behellia, Chita Pardhi, Shikari, Takankar, Takia 39. Parja 40. Patelia 41. Pomla 42. Rathwa 43. Sawar, Sawara 44. Thakur, Thakar, Ka Thakar, Ma Thakur, Ma Thakar 45. Thoti (in Aurangabad, Bhir Nanded, Osmanabed and Parbhani districts and Rajura tahsil of Chandrapur district) 46. Varli 47. Vitolia, Kotwalia, Barodia TOP     Summary of VJ & NT Reservation % VJ  A : Vimukta Jati (Denotified Tribes) - 14 Main Tribes 1.Berad 2. Bestar, 3. Bhamata, 4. Kaikadi, 5. Kankarbhat, 6. Katabu, 7. Lamani, 8. Phase-Pardhi, 9. Raj-Pardhi, 10. Rajput-Bhatma, 11. Ramoshi, 12. Vadar, 13. Waghari and 14. Chhapparband  3% NT B: 1. Bawa, 2. Beldar, 3. Bharadi, 4. Bhute, 5. Chalwadi, 6. Chitrakathi, 7. Garudi, 8. Ghisadi, 9. Golla, 10. Gondhali, 11. Gopal, 12. Helwe, 13. Joshi, 14. Kasi-Kapadi, 15. Kolhati, 16. Mairal, 17. Masan-Jogi, 18. Nandi-Wale, 19. Pangul, 20. Raval, 21. Shikalgar, 22. Thakar, 23. Vaidu, 24. Vasudeo + 25.Bhoi,  26.Bahurupi,  27. Thelari 28. Otari ++ 31. Mariaiwale etc, 32. Gidara/Gihara, 33. Gulai / Gosavi, 34. Muslim Madari, Garudi, Saapwale, Jadugar, 35. Indian Irani, 36.Gavali, Muslim Gavali  37. Darveshi, Waghwale (Muslim), Aswalwale  2.5 % NT C: 29. Dhangar :            3.5 % NT D: 30. Vanjari :              2.0 % Total 11 %   VJ-A Vimukta Jati (VJ) @  Denotified Tribes (DTs) - 3%   SN Name of VJ Tribe SN Akin Tribe Remarks 1 Berad 1.A  - 1.B Naikwadi 1.C Talwar 1.D Walmiki 2 Bestar 2 Sanchalu  Vaddar 3 Bhamata 3.A Bhamati 3.B Girni Vaddar 3.C Kamati 3.D Patharut 3.E Takari (incl Muslims) 3.F Uchale 3.G Ghantichor 4 Kaikadi 4.A Dhontale 4.B Korva 4.C Makadwale or Kunchi Korva 4.D Pamlor 4.E Korvi 5 Kanjarbhat 5.A Chhara 5.B Kanjar 5.C Nat 6 Katabu -   - 7 Banjara 7.A Gor Banjara 7.B Lambada / Lambara 7.C Lambhani 7.D Charan Banjara 7.E Labhan 7.F Madhura Labhan 7.G Kachakiwale Banjara 7.H Laman Banjara 7.I Laman/Lamani 7.J Laban 7.K   - 7.L Dhali /Dhalia 7.M Dhadi /Dhari 7.N Singari 7.O Navi Banjara 7.P Jogi Banjara 7.Q   - 7.R   - 7.S Banjari 8  *** - Pal Pardhi 9 Raj Pardhi 9.A  **** 9.B Gaon Pardhi 9.C Haran Shikari 9.D **** 10 Rajput Bhamta 10.A Pardeshi Bhaamta 10.B Pardeshi Bhamti 11 Ramoshi -   - 12 Vadar 12.A Gadi Vaddar 12.B Jaati Vaddar 12.C Mati Vaddar 12.D Patharwat 12.E Sangtarash / Dagadfodu 12.F Vaddar 13 Waghari 13.A Salaat 13. Salaat Waghari 14 Chhapparband (incl Muslims) -   - N.B. VJ Status Updated till March 31,2006. This refers to Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.5.2006 addressed to various Ministerial Depts, Divisional Commissioners, DMs, ZP CEOs, Tahsildars etc TOP       NT-B, C, D Nomadic Tribes (NTs)  @ Bhatkya Jati NT-B SN Name of Tribe - NT Akin Tribes  (तत्सम) Remarks 1 Gosavi 1)Bava 2) Bairagi 3) Bharati 4) Giri Gosavi 5)Bharati Gosavi 6) Saraswati Parvat 7)Sagar 8)Baan or Vaan 9)Teerth Ashram 10)Aranya Gharbhaari 11)Sanyasi 12) Nathpanthi Gosavi (13) Puri * * Included in 2008 June 2 Beldar Aud / Od, Muslim Beldar, Beldar Kapewar *, Beldar Munnar Kapewar *, Beldar Munnar Kapu *,Beldar Telanga *, Beldar Telgi *, Beldar Pentreddy *, Beldar Bukekari * * Included in 2008 June 3 Bharaadi A)Bal Santoshi B) Kingariwale C) Nathbaba D) Nath Jogi, Garpagari E) Nathpanthi Dabari Gosavi F) Nath, Jogi, Nathpanthi G) Dabari 4 Bhute Bhope 5   -   - 6 Chitrakathi   - 7 Garudi Saapgarudi (incl Muslim) 8 Lohar Ghisadi, Ghisadi Lohar or Gaadi Lohar or Chitodi Lohar or Rajput Lohar, Panchal Lohar, Khali, Khatwadhi, Jinagar, Chitodiya Lohar * * Included in 2008 June 9 Golla Gollewar, Goler, Golkar 10 Gondhali   - 11 Gopal A)Gopal Bhorapi B) Khelkari 12 Helave Hilav 13 Joshi A) Boodboodki B) Damaruwale C) Koodmoode D) Mendhhagi E) Sarode, Sarodi F) Sahadeo Joshi G) Saravade  H) Saroda 14 Kashi Kapdi   - 15 Kolhati Dombari 16 Mairal A) Dangat B) Veer 17 Masanjogi 1)Sudgadsidhha 2) Mapanajoshi 3) Shardakar * / Shandakar */Shardakal */ Balasantu * * Included in 2008 June 18 Nandiwale Tirmal 19 Pangul   - 20 Rawal Raul or Ravalyogi 21 Sikkalgar Katari, Sekkalgar (Muslim), Sikh Shikaligaar, Sikh-Shikalikar, Shikalgar, Shikaligar etc. 22 Thakar   - Only in Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg Dists 23 Vaidu   - 24 Vasudeo   - 25 Bhoi 1)Zinga Bhoi 2) Pardeshi Bhoi 3) Rajbhoi 4) Bhoi 5) Kahar 6) Godia Kahar 7) Dhuriya Kahar 8) Kirat 9) Machhua 10) Maanzi 11) Jaatiya 12) Kevat 13) Dhhiwar 14) Dhiwar 15) Dhimar 16) Palewar 17) Machhendra 18) Nawadi, Bhoi Navadi *, Taru Navadi * 19) Malhar 20) Malhav 21) Boi 22) Gadhhav Bhoi 23) Khaadi Bhoi 24) Khare Bhoi 25) Dhhevra * Included in 2008 June 26 Bahurupi A) Bohrashi B) Bahurupia C) Bhorpi D) Rairandhra E) Ayyar & Ayyari 27 Thhelari   - Only in Dhule, Nasik, Jalgaon & Aurangabad dists 28 Otaari A) Otankar B) Otkar C) Vatari D) Ozari E) Vatkar, Vatkari, Vatankar, Vatokar, Otakari, Otokaar 29 NT-C : Dhangar - 30 NT-D : Vanjari - 31 Mari-aaiwale, Kadak-Laxmiwale, Margammawale   -  NT B 32 Gihara/Gahara   -  NT B 33 Gusai/Gosai   -  NT B 34 Muslim Madari, Garudi, Sanpwale & Jadugar   -  NT B 35 Indian Irani   -  NT B 36 Gavali, Muslim Gavali Gawalan *, Gwalvansh *  NT B * Included in 2008 June 37 Darveshi, Waghwale - Shah (Muslim), Aswalwale  NT B *  In June 2008, some New Castes were added, some Castes were deleted or rectified  in OBC, NT and SBC categories on the basis of 3 reports No.18 to 21 of the State Backward Class Commission submitted to the Govt  during 2006 and 2007 and published vide Maharashtra Govt Letter No.CBC-10/2006/P.No.94/MVC-5 of Dept of Social Justice, Cultural Affairs & Special Assistance, Mantralaya Extension Building, Mumbai-32 dated 25.6.2008 TOP NT-C SN Name of Tribe - NT Akin Tribes  (तत्सम) Remarks 29 Dhangar 1)Ahir 2)Dange 3) Gatari 4) Hande 5) Telwar 6) Hatkar 7) Haatkar 8) Shegar, Sagar *, Segar * 9)Khutekar 10) Telangi 11) Tellari 12) Kokani-Dhangar 13) Kanade 14) Varhade Dhangar 15)Zade 16) Zende 17) Kurmaar 18) Mahure 19) Laadse 20) Sanagar 21) Dhanavar 22) Gadariya 23) Gadri 24) Gadhhari 25) Dange-Dhangar & Dongari Dhangar  NT C * Included in 2008 June NT-D SN Name of Tribe - NT Akin Tribes  (तत्सम) Remarks 30 Vanjari Vanjar, Vanjara  NT D