| Paraiyar | |
|---|---|
| Group of Paraiyars in the Madras Presidency, 1909 | |
| Classification | Scheduled Caste |
| Religions | Hinduism (Shaivism), Christianity, Buddhism, Islam |
| Languages | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada |
When did caste system start in Tamilnadu?
This word ‘Caste’ was first used in the year 1563 A.D. when Garcia de Orta wrote “no one changes from his father’s trade and all those of the same caste (casta) of shoemakers are the same”.
Which is higher caste in Tamilnadu?
Adi Dravida are numerically the largest SCs with a population of 5,402,755, constituting 45.6 per cent of the state SC population. They are followed by Pallan 2,272,265 (19.2 per cent), Paraiyan 1,860,519 (15.7 per cent), Chakkiliyan 777,139 (6.6 per cent) and Arunthathiyar 771,659 (6.5 per cent).
Which caste is Tamilnadu?
| Sl.No | Community | Sl.No. in the Central OBC list |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agamudayar including Thozhu or Thuluva Vellala | 1 |
| 2 | Agaram Vellan Chettiar | |
| 3 | Alwar, Azhavar and Alavar (in Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District.) | 2 |
| 4 | Servai(except Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai Districts.) |
Which caste is powerful in Coimbatore?
Gounders
Gounders are the dominant caste in Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Thirucehngode and Namakkal, classified as backward caste within the 69 per cent reservation quota in Tamil Nadu. While the Vanniyars have the upper hand in the north, the Thevars and the Nadars dominate south Tamil Nadu.
Which is the lowest caste in Tamilnadu?
Chakkiliyars are also referred to as Arundhatiyar, Madari, Madiga and Pagadai, and represent the lowest strata even among the schedule castes.
Who is mass caste in Tamil Nadu?
The Mukkulathor communities live mostly in central and southern areas of Tamil Nadu, such as Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivagangai, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Tiruchirapalli and Thirunelveli. They have been recorded as practising female infanticide as recently as the 1990s.
Who are Yadavas in Tamil Nadu?
Konar is a sub-caste of Yadav or Yadava community from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They are traditionally held to be a pastoral community involved in cattle herding and cultivation.
What are the major castes in Tamilnadu?
Below you can see the major castes in Tamilnadu. Vanniyar is the most populated caste in Tamilnadu state. You can decide the dominant caste in Tamilnadu by looking the order and rankings below. Tamil Brahmin, Iyar population in Tamilnadu – 2.5% Total Scheduled tribes (ST) population in Tamilnadu – 1.10%
What is the population of Tamil Nadu in 2011 census?
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2011 Census of India – 72,147,030 Below you can see the major castes in Tamilnadu. Vanniyar is the most populated caste in Tamilnadu state. You can decide the dominant caste in Tamilnadu by looking the order and rankings below.
What is the caste of Devar in Tamil Nadu?
Devar – Mukkulattar, Muttharair in South of Tamilnadu. Nadar holds a decent hierarchy in south most districts of KK, Tutukudi and Nellai Naidu and Reddis have reserved descent hierarchy in society because of their well behaved mannerism. It’s a scattered community in Tamilnadu unlike above mentioned so called…
What is the oldest Tamil book referring to caste system?
Oldest Tamil book Tolkappaiam also refer to the caste system in several places. The word “Four Varna” is used in Tamil epic Silappadikaram: 6-164, 14-183, 14-212, 22-10; Manimekalai 6-56 Silappadikaram 8-41 used the word “Jathi” (Saathi). Words Varna and Jathi are used in Silappadikaram for the first time.
